Definition of 'counsel'

Noun

1. a lawyer who pleads cases in court
      Synonyms: advocate counselor counsellor counselor-at-law pleader
2. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
      Synonyms: guidance counseling counselling direction

Verb

1. give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
      Synonyms: rede advise

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