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to counsel
01
to advise someone to take a course of action
Transitive: to counsel sb | to counsel sb on sth
Examples
Legal professionals counsel clients on their rights and options during legal proceedings.
Career counselors counsel students on choosing appropriate career paths based on their skills and interests.
Counsel
01
a lawyer who represents and gives legal advice to someone in court
Examples
The defendant 's counsel argued strongly for his innocence.
She hired the best counsel she could afford for the trial.
02
guidance or advice given with regard to prudent future action
Examples
She sought her mentor 's counsel before accepting the job offer.
His father 's wise counsel helped him avoid a major financial mistake.
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