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Meaning of 'counsel' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Counsel [ n.]
- Interchange of opinions; mutual advising; consultation.
- Examination of consequences; exercise of deliberate judgment; prudence.
- Result of consultation; advice; instruction.
- Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
- A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
- One who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the legal advocates united in the management of a case; as, the defendant has able counsel.
2 . Counsel [ v. t.]
- To give advice to; to advice, admonish, or instruct, as a person.
- To advise or recommend, as an act or course.

Meaning of 'counsel' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . counsel [ v]
Meaning (1):
- give advice to
Example in sentence:
  • The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud;
  • The teacher counsels troubled students

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