CEFR B1

counsel

noun, verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: advice, guidance, recommendation, admonition

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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."

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