counsel
//ˈkaʊnsəl//
Noun
counselSingular
counselsPlural
1
advice, especially that given formally or professionally
She sought counsel from her lawyer before making a decision.
2
a lawyer or group of lawyers representing someone in a legal case
The defendant's counsel argued that the evidence was insufficient.
3
consultation or deliberation, especially on important matters
The leaders met in private counsel to discuss the crisis.
Verb
counselInfinitive
counselPresent tense
counseledPast tense
counseledPast participle
counselingPresent participle
counselsThird-person singular
1
to give advice to someone, especially professionally or formally
She counsels students on career choices.
2
to recommend a particular course of action
The doctor counseled her to get more rest and reduce stress.