noun
- advice, especially formal advice given by someone with expertise
- a lawyer or group of lawyers representing someone in court
Usage: legal
verb
- to give advice to someone
- to recommend a particular course of action
Examples
- She sought counsel from her mentor before making the decision.
- The defense counsel argued that the evidence was insufficient.
- The judge appointed counsel for the defendant.
- I counsel you to think carefully before acting.
- The therapist counseled the family through their difficulties.
- His father counseled patience in dealing with the situation.
- The financial advisor provided sound counsel on investments.