counsel

CEFRC1

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Advice or guidance about what someone should do.

  2. 02

    verb

    To give someone advice about a problem or decision.

Examples

  • He makes himself accessible to all who seek his counsel.

  • Recently numerous groups have offered counsel.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Advice; guidance.

  2. Exercise of judgment; prudence.

  3. The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

More examples

In context

  • I would counsel prudence in this matter.

  • Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.

  • The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English counseil, conseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium; akin to cōnsulō (“take counsel, consult”).