counsel

(noun, verb)

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

Similar word(s): advise, rede

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.