counsel
noun
1. a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Similar word(s): advocate, counsellor, counselor, pleader
Definition categories: person, attorney, lawyer
2. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Similar word(s): counseling, counselling, direction, guidance
Definition categories: communication, content, message, substance
verb
1. give advice to
- The teacher counsels troubled students
- The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
Definition categories: communication, discuss
Sentences with counsel as a verb:
- The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.
- Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.