1
as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
if you cannot afford counsel, one will be provided for you
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2
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
I suggest you take the teacher's counsel
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as in adviser
a person who gives advice especially professionally
the toy manufacturer hired a public relations counsel to do some damage control
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as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
she approved the move after a counsel with her advisers
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
concerned parents counseling about the problem of substance abuse in their community
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
every year the admissions officer counsels thousands of students about the process of applying to college
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as in to advise
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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Recent Examples of counsel
Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Eric Heyer, lead counsel for the plaintiffs, said the industry is likely to keep challenging them after a win that blocked Iowa's law.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Trump deserves credit for ignoring the voices in Washington who counsel inaction out of an understandable but often paralyzing fear of unintended consequences.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
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Noun
Moses remains as counsel for Craig, and an additional attorney, Ashley Whitham, has also joined his defense team.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Eric Heyer, lead counsel for the plaintiffs, said the industry is likely to keep challenging them after a win that blocked Iowa's law.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Barb says Roy counseled a lot of people in the community and always made time for anyone who needed his help.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Trump deserves credit for ignoring the voices in Washington who counsel inaction out of an understandable but often paralyzing fear of unintended consequences.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsel
Noun
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Still, some lawyers are convinced that the Trump administration is holding out.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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Blankenship is among the lawyers who have been refused access.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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After, Harry reportedly confided in Travolta for life advice from parenting advice to navigating life with a high-profile wife.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 July 2025
Noun
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According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian national security adviser Rustem Umerov has already communicated Kyiv’s proposal to the Russian side.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In November, the city attorney’s office police legal adviser sent a memorandum detailing how police officers should respond to park ranger calls for service.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health.—
Jariel Arvin,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
Verb
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But handing the post to him in this fashion would confer an almost insurmountable edge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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But continuing to sporadically drive the news cycle won’t alone confer the popularity needed to make the latter work.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Let the repeats guide readers’ attention, especially in moments when emotions are building.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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System prompts The system prompt – instructions provided before every conversation – guides behaviour once the model is deployed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Redmond advises measuring the length, width, and height of your space, then determining where your sofa will be situated.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Millions of people across the United States have been advised to limit outdoors activity amid concerns over high air pollution levels.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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When asked if further funding was needed for security for the districts, Kelly suggested that the issue went beyond funds.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The author suggested that readers often forget the difference between tangible discomfort, which indicates danger, and creative discomfort, which encourages new lines of thinking.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsel. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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