Counsel: meaning, definitions and examples

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counsel

[ ˈkaʊnsəl ]

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legal advice

Advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.

Synonyms

advice, guidance, recommendation

Examples of usage

She sought counsel from her lawyer before making a decision.
He provided valuable counsel on how to handle the situation.

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to give advice

To give advice or guidance to someone.

Synonyms

advise, guide, recommend

Examples of usage

He counseled her to think carefully before making a choice.
The therapist counseled the patient on managing stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "counsel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aconselhamento

🇮🇳 सलाह

🇩🇪 Beratung

🇮🇩 nasihat

🇺🇦 консультація

🇵🇱 porada

🇯🇵 助言

🇫🇷 conseil

🇪🇸 consejo

🇹🇷 tavsiye

🇰🇷 상담

🇸🇦 نصيحة

🇨🇿 rada

🇸🇰 rada

🇨🇳 建议

🇸🇮 nasvet

🇮🇸 ráðgjöf

🇰🇿 кеңес

🇬🇪 რჩევა

🇦🇿 məsləhət

🇲🇽 consejo

Word origin

The word 'counsel' originated from the Old French 'councel,' which came from the Latin 'consilium,' meaning advice or consultation. Over time, the term evolved to encompass legal advice and general guidance on decision-making.