counsel (n.)

  1. a lawyer who pleads cases in court

    [ Syn: advocate , counselor , counsellor , counselor-at-law , pleader ]

  2. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

    [ Syn: guidance , counseling , counselling , direction ]

    counsel (v.)

  1. give advice to; The teacher counsels troubled students; The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud

    [ Syn: rede , advise ]

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