counsel (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊn.səl/

Definition

Advice, especially that given formally or officially, or the process of giving such advice.

Examples

• The teacher offered counsel to the students struggling with their exams.

• He sought counsel from his parents about his career choices.

• The therapist provided emotional counsel to help her cope with grief.

How to Use counsel

counsel someone on something (prepositional phrase)

To give advice or guidance to someone about a particular matter. — "The financial advisor counseled her on investment strategies."

counsel someone to do something (prepositional phrase)

To advise someone to take a specific course of action. — "The doctor counseled him to rest for a week."

in counsel (collocation)

In the role of a legal advisor. — "The lawyer met with the client in counsel."

Synonyms of counsel

Words with a similar meaning to counsel:

• advice
• guidance
• recommendation
• admonition

Antonyms of counsel

Words with the opposite meaning to counsel:

• misinformation
• silence

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