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counsel
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
help or advice given by an authority or wise person.
My parents' counsel helped me to do better in school.- synonyms:
- advice, guidance
- similar words:
- instruction, recommendation
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| definition 2: |
a lawyer or group of lawyers hired to give legal advice or to speak for one in court.
- synonyms:
- attorney, counselor, lawyer
- similar words:
- advocate
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| related words: |
warning |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
counsels, counseling, counselling, counseled, counselled |
| definition: |
to give advice or counsel to.
Ms. Diaz has counseled many middle-school students.- synonyms:
- advise, guide
- similar words:
- instruct, persuade
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| related words: |
admonish, caution, warn |
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