counsel

see definition of counsel

nounguidance
nounlegal representative
verbgive advice

Synonyms for counsel

noun guidance

Antonyms for counsel

admonished

verb. warn, strongly criticize

admonition

noun. caution

adviser/advisor

noun. person who recommends, teaches, or otherwise helps

Word Origin & History

early 13c., from Old French counseil (10c.) "advice, counsel; deliberation, thought," from Latin consilium "plan, opinion" (see consultation). As a synonym for "lawyer," first attested late 14c.

Example Sentences for counsel

He was no longer in a mood to counsel fight, even though he disliked to submit.

“We must call Kit into counsel, ere we can do that fully,” said Stephen.

Exclusion was to me starvation, and I eagerly adopted the counsel of my companion.

God helping me, I will not fail them, if they will but counsel and sustain me!

He was quite aware of his own ascendency in counsel and his supremacy in debate.

And you, too, Major Heyward, aid my weak reason with your counsel.

And now the little school is ever present with us, ours still for counsel or reproof.

I don't like the term "reparation," sir, except as a lever in the hands of counsel.

"I certainly do not refuse you my counsel, my dear son," he replied.

So I pray you, uncle, let me still have the advantage of your counsel and guidance.

counsel

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More words related to counsel

admonish

admonished

admonition

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advise

adviser/advisor