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counsel

(kaʊnsəl)

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense counsels, present participle counselling, past tense, past participle counselledregional note: in AM, use counseling, counseled

1. uncountable noun

Counsel is advice.

[formal]

He had always been able to count on her wise counsel.

His parishioners sought his counsel and loved him.

Synonyms: advice, information, warning, direction More Synonyms of counsel

2. verb

If you counsel someone to take a course of action, or if you counsel a course of action, you advise that course of action.

[formal]

My advisers counselled me to do nothing. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

The prime minister was right to counsel caution about military intervention. [VERB noun]

[Also VERB with quote]

Synonyms: advise, recommend, advocate, prescribe More Synonyms of counsel

3. verb

If you counsel people, you give them advice about their problems.

...a psychologist who counsels people with eating disorders. [VERB noun]

Crawford counsels her on all aspects of her career. [VERB noun + on]

[Also V on n]

4. countable noun

Someone's counsel is the lawyer who gives them advice on a legal case and speaks on their behalf in court.

Singleton's counsel said after the trial that he would appeal.

The defence counsel warned that the judge should stop the trial.

Synonyms: legal adviser, lawyer, attorney, solicitor More Synonyms of counsel

See keep one's own counsel

counsel in British English

(ˈkaʊnsəl)

noun

advice or guidance on conduct, behaviour, etc

discussion, esp on future procedure; consultation

to take counsel with a friend

a person whose advice or guidance is or has been sought

a barrister or group of barristers engaged in conducting cases in court and advising on legal matters

counsel for the prosecution

a policy or plan

6. Christianity

any of the counsels of perfection or evangelical counsels, namely poverty, chastity, and obedience

7. counsel of perfection

private opinions or plans (esp in the phrase keep one's own counsel)

9. archaic

wisdom; prudence

verbWord forms: -sels, -selling, -selledWord forms: US -sels, -seling or -seled

10. (transitive)

to give advice or guidance to

11. (tr; often takes a clause as object)

to recommend the acceptance of (a plan, idea, etc); urge

12. (intransitive) archaic

to take counsel; consult

▶ USAGE Avoid confusion with council

Derived forms

counsellable (ˈcounsellable) or US counselable (ˈcounselable)

adjective

Word origin

C13: from Old French counseil, from Latin consilium deliberating body; related to consul, consult

counsel in American English

(ˈkaʊnsəl)

noun

a mutual exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.; discussion and deliberation

advice resulting from such an exchange

any advice

a lawyer or group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters and representing clients in court

anyone whose advice is sought; consultant

4. Archaic

intention or resolution; purpose

5. Archaic

wisdom or judgment

6. Obsolete

a confidential idea, plan, etc.; secret

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcounseled or ˈcounselled, ˈcounseling or ˈcounselling

to give advice to; advise

to urge the acceptance of (an action, plan, etc.); recommend

verb intransitive

to give or take advice

SIMILAR WORDS: adˈvise, ˈlawyer

Idioms:

keep one's own counsel

take counsel

Word origin

ME & OFr counseil < L consilium (for base see consult); confused in ME with council

Examples of 'counsel' in a sentence
counsel

Walter looked at a loss in his own home; at a Bar table there would have been papers to shuffle, junior counsel to consult.I suppose that's something we have to look at, learned counsel.A novice defending counsel could get you off on the grounds of mental incapacity!Regardless, Pam was responding well to the advice and counsel of her new friend.

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counsel

British English: counsel NOUN

Counsel is advice.

He had always been able to count on her wise counsel.

American English: counsel
Brazilian Portuguese: conselho
Chinese: 忠告
European Spanish: consejo
French: conseils
German: Rat
Italian: consigli
Japanese: 助言
Korean: 조언
European Portuguese: conselho
Latin American Spanish: consejo

British English: counsel VERB

If you counsel someone to take a course of action, or if you counsel a course of action, you advise that course of action.

My advisers counselled me to do nothing.

American English: counsel
Brazilian Portuguese: aconselhar
Chinese: 劝告
European Spanish: aconsejar
French: conseiller
German: raten
Italian: consigliare
Japanese: 助言する
Korean: 조언을 하다
European Portuguese: aconselhar
Latin American Spanish: aconsejar

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Chinese translation of 'counsel'

counsel

(ˈkaunsl)

n

(u) (= advice) 劝(勸)告 (quàngào)
(c) (= lawyer) 讼(訟)务(務)律师(師) (sòngwù lǜshī)

vt

(= advise) [person] 给(給) ... 提建议(議) (gěi ... tí jiànyì)
[caution, patience] 建议(議) (jiànyì)
to keep one's own counsel 将(將)自己的意见(見)保密 (jiāng zìjǐ de yìjiàn bǎomì)
counsel for the defence, defence counsel 辩(辯)护(護)律师(師) (biànhù lǜshī)
counsel for the prosecution, prosecuting counsel 公诉(訴)律师(師) (gōngsù lǜshī)
to counsel sb to do sth (frm) 劝(勸)告某人做某事 (quàngào mǒurén zuò mǒushì)

All related terms of 'counsel'

1 (noun) in the sense of advice

Definition

advice or guidance

He had always been able to count on her wise counsel.

Synonyms

advice

Don't be afraid to ask for advice when ordering a meal.

information

They refused to give us any information about her.

warning

health warning about the overconsumption of sugar

direction

The house was built under the direction of his partner.

suggestion

I have lots of suggestions for the park's future.

recommendation

The committee's recommendations are unlikely to be made public.

caution

The others got off with a caution but I was fined.

guidance

They improve their performance under the guidance of professional coaches.

admonition

She is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up.

2 (noun) in the sense of legal adviser

Definition

a barrister or group of barristers who conduct cases in court and advise on legal matters

The defence counsel warned that the judge should stop the trial.

Synonyms

legal adviser

lawyer

Prosecution and defense lawyers are expected to deliver closing arguments next week.

attorney

a prosecuting attorney

solicitor

I was a solicitor before I retired.

advocate

When she became an advocate there were only a few women practising.

barrister

The report has been written by a senior barrister.

(verb) in the sense of advise

Definition

to recommend or urge

My advisors counselled me to do nothing.

Synonyms

advise

I would strongly advise against it.

recommend

I recommend that you consult your doctor.

advocate

They advocate fewer government controls on business.

prescribe

warn

My mother warned me not to interfere.

urge

He urged restraint on the security forces.

caution

He cautioned against having unrealistic expectations.

instruct

Instruct them that they've got three months to get it sorted out.

exhort (formal)

Kennedy exhorted his listeners to turn away from violence.

admonish

Your doctor may one day admonish you to improve your posture.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of admonish

Your doctor may one day admonish you to improve your posture.

Synonyms

advise,

suggest,

warn,

urge,

recommend,

counsel,

caution,

prescribe,

exhort (formal),

enjoin,

forewarn

in the sense of admonition

She is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up.

Synonyms

reprimand,

warning,

advice,

counsel,

caution,

rebuke,

reproach,

scolding,

berating,

chiding,

telling off (informal),

upbraiding,

reproof,

remonstrance (formal)

in the sense of advocate

Definition

a barrister

When she became an advocate there were only a few women practising.

Synonyms

lawyer,

attorney,

solicitor,

counsel,

barrister

Synonyms of 'counsel'

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单词	counsel
释义	Trends of counsel View usage for: counsel (kaʊnsəl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense counsels, present participle counselling, past tense, past participle counselledregional note: in AM, use counseling, counseled 1. uncountable noun Counsel is advice. [formal] He had always been able to count on her wise counsel. His parishioners sought his counsel and loved him. Synonyms: advice, information, warning, direction More Synonyms of counsel 2. verb If you counsel someone to take a course of action, or if you counsel a course of action, you advise that course of action. [formal] My advisers counselled me to do nothing. [VERB noun to-infinitive] The prime minister was right to counsel caution about military intervention. [VERB noun] [Also VERB with quote] Synonyms: advise, recommend, advocate, prescribe More Synonyms of counsel 3. verb If you counsel people, you give them advice about their problems. ...a psychologist who counsels people with eating disorders. [VERB noun] Crawford counsels her on all aspects of her career. [VERB noun + on] [Also V on n] 4. countable noun Someone's counsel is the lawyer who gives them advice on a legal case and speaks on their behalf in court. Singleton's counsel said after the trial that he would appeal. The defence counsel warned that the judge should stop the trial. Synonyms: legal adviser, lawyer, attorney, solicitor More Synonyms of counsel 5. See keep one's own counsel counsel in British English (ˈkaʊnsəl) noun 1. advice or guidance on conduct, behaviour, etc 2. discussion, esp on future procedure; consultation to take counsel with a friend 3. a person whose advice or guidance is or has been sought 4. a barrister or group of barristers engaged in conducting cases in court and advising on legal matters counsel for the prosecution 5. a policy or plan 6. Christianity any of the counsels of perfection or evangelical counsels, namely poverty, chastity, and obedience 7. counsel of perfection 8. private opinions or plans (esp in the phrase keep one's own counsel) 9. archaic wisdom; prudence verbWord forms: -sels, -selling, -selledWord forms: US -sels, -seling or -seled 10. (transitive) to give advice or guidance to 11. (tr; often takes a clause as object) to recommend the acceptance of (a plan, idea, etc); urge 12. (intransitive) archaic to take counsel; consult ▶ USAGE Avoid confusion with council Derived forms counsellable (ˈcounsellable) or US counselable (ˈcounselable) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French counseil, from Latin consilium deliberating body; related to consul, consult counsel in American English (ˈkaʊnsəl) noun 1. a mutual exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.; discussion and deliberation 2. a. advice resulting from such an exchange b. any advice 3. a. a lawyer or group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters and representing clients in court b. anyone whose advice is sought; consultant 4. Archaic intention or resolution; purpose 5. Archaic wisdom or judgment 6. Obsolete a confidential idea, plan, etc.; secret verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcounseled or ˈcounselled, ˈcounseling or ˈcounselling 7. to give advice to; advise 8. to urge the acceptance of (an action, plan, etc.); recommend verb intransitive 9. to give or take advice SIMILAR WORDS: adˈvise, ˈlawyer Idioms: keep one's own counsel take counsel Word origin ME & OFr counseil < L consilium (for base see consult); confused in ME with council Examples of 'counsel' in a sentence counsel Walter looked at a loss in his own home; at a Bar table there would have been papers to shuffle, junior counsel to consult. Jon Cleary YESTERDAY'S SHADOW (2002) I suppose that's something we have to look at, learned counsel. Jane Asher LOSING IT (2002) A novice defending counsel could get you off on the grounds of mental incapacity! Hilton, John Buxton DISPLACED PERSON (2002) Regardless, Pam was responding well to the advice and counsel of her new friend. Clancy, Tom WITHOUT REMORSE (2002) In other languages counsel British English: counsel NOUN Counsel is advice. He had always been able to count on her wise counsel. American English: counsel Brazilian Portuguese: conselho Chinese: 忠告 European Spanish: consejo French: conseils German: Rat Italian: consigli Japanese: 助言 Korean: 조언 European Portuguese: conselho Latin American Spanish: consejo British English: counsel VERB If you counsel someone to take a course of action, or if you counsel a course of action, you advise that course of action. My advisers counselled me to do nothing. American English: counsel Brazilian Portuguese: aconselhar Chinese: 劝告 European Spanish: aconsejar French: conseiller German: raten Italian: consigliare Japanese: 助言する Korean: 조언을 하다 European Portuguese: aconselhar Latin American Spanish: aconsejar All related terms of 'counsel' take counsel to discuss and deliberate ; exchange advice , opinions , etc. chamber counsel a counsel who advises in private and does not plead in court defence counsel a barrister or group of barristers responsible for defending someone on trial junior counsel a body of barristers who are lower in rank than the King's Counsel or Queen's Counsel, and who plead outside the bar in the court King's Counsel a barrister appointed to be counsel of the British Crown leading counsel the more senior of two counsels Queen's Counsel (in England when the sovereign is female) a barrister or advocate appointed Counsel to the Crown on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor , entitled to sit within the bar of the court and to wear a silk gown defending counsel a barrister who defends a client in a trial counsel of perfection excellent but unrealizable advice keep one's own counsel If you keep your own counsel , you keep quiet about your opinions or intentions . Chinese translation of 'counsel' counsel (ˈkaunsl) n (u) (= advice) 劝(勸)告 (quàngào) (c) (= lawyer) 讼(訟)务(務)律师(師) (sòngwù lǜshī) vt (= advise) [person] 给(給) ... 提建议(議) (gěi ... tí jiànyì) [caution, patience] 建议(議) (jiànyì) to keep one's own counsel 将(將)自己的意见(見)保密 (jiāng zìjǐ de yìjiàn bǎomì) counsel for the defence, defence counsel 辩(辯)护(護)律师(師) (biànhù lǜshī) counsel for the prosecution, prosecuting counsel 公诉(訴)律师(師) (gōngsù lǜshī) to counsel sb to do sth (frm) 劝(勸)告某人做某事 (quàngào mǒurén zuò mǒushì) All related terms of 'counsel' to counsel sb to do sth ( frm ) 劝(勸)告某人做某事 quàngào mǒurén zuò mǒushì to keep one's own counsel 将(將)自己的意见(見)保密 jiāng zìjǐ de yìjiàn bǎomì counsel for the defence, defence counsel 辩(辯)护(護)律师(師) biànhù lǜshī counsel for the prosecution, prosecuting counsel 公诉(訴)律师(師) gōngsù lǜshī QC Queen's Counsel 皇室法律顾(顧)问(問) Huángshì Fǎlǜ Gùwèn 1 (noun) in the sense of advice Definition advice or guidance He had always been able to count on her wise counsel. Synonyms advice Don't be afraid to ask for advice when ordering a meal. information They refused to give us any information about her. warning health warning about the overconsumption of sugar direction The house was built under the direction of his partner. suggestion I have lots of suggestions for the park's future. recommendation The committee's recommendations are unlikely to be made public. caution The others got off with a caution but I was fined. guidance They improve their performance under the guidance of professional coaches. admonition She is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up. 2 (noun) in the sense of legal adviser Definition a barrister or group of barristers who conduct cases in court and advise on legal matters The defence counsel warned that the judge should stop the trial. Synonyms legal adviser lawyer Prosecution and defense lawyers are expected to deliver closing arguments next week. attorney a prosecuting attorney solicitor I was a solicitor before I retired. advocate When she became an advocate there were only a few women practising. barrister The report has been written by a senior barrister. (verb) in the sense of advise Definition to recommend or urge My advisors counselled me to do nothing. Synonyms advise I would strongly advise against it. recommend I recommend that you consult your doctor. advocate They advocate fewer government controls on business. prescribe warn My mother warned me not to interfere. urge He urged restraint on the security forces. caution He cautioned against having unrealistic expectations. instruct Instruct them that they've got three months to get it sorted out. exhort (formal) Kennedy exhorted his listeners to turn away from violence. admonish Your doctor may one day admonish you to improve your posture. Additional synonyms in the sense of admonish Your doctor may one day admonish you to improve your posture. Synonyms advise, suggest, warn, urge, recommend, counsel, caution, prescribe, exhort (formal), enjoin, forewarn in the sense of admonition She is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up. Synonyms reprimand, warning, advice, counsel, caution, rebuke, reproach, scolding, berating, chiding, telling off (informal), upbraiding, reproof, remonstrance (formal) in the sense of advocate Definition a barrister When she became an advocate there were only a few women practising. Synonyms lawyer, attorney, solicitor, counsel, barrister Synonyms of 'counsel' counsel Explore 'counsel' in the dictionary
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