Sekirov Dictionary

counsel

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

noun 5
verb 2
forms 9

noun5

•
Advice; guidance.
- I like thy counsel; well hast thou advised. — 1590
a lawyer who argues a case for one side before a judge
•
The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
- Blessed is that man that hath not walked in the counsaile of the vngodly: nor stand in the waye of synners, and hath not sit in the seate of skornefull. — 1549
•
Exercise of judgment; prudence.
- They all confess, therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used. — 1594
•
Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
- The counsel of the Lord standeth forever. — 1611

verb2

•
To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).
- The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.
- Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.
•
To recommend (a course of action).
- I would counsel prudence in this matter.

forms

counseled · counselled · counseling · counselling · counseleth · counselleth · counsels · counselest · counsellest

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