Counsel (journal)
WordNet
noun
(1) Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
(2) A lawyer who pleads cases in court
verb
(3) Give advice to
"The teacher counsels troubled students"
"The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
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Etymology
, from , from ; akin to .
Noun
- The exchange of opinions and advice; consultation
- Advice or guidance so given
- A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC)
Verb
- To give advice, especially professional advice.
- The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.
- Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.
- To recommend
Related terms
- counselable / counsellable
- counseling / counselling
- counselor / counsellor