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Word: Counsel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: via Old French counseil (noun), conseiller (verb), from Latin consilium ‘consultation, advice’, related to consulere (see consult). Compare with council
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaʊnsl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
advice, especially that given formally
Short Definition:advice
Examples:- with wise counsel a couple can buy a home that will be appreciating in value
- for the public, simple counsels of more patience are not enough
Definition:
a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case
Short Definition:barrister conducting case
Examples:- the counsel for the defence
Word: Counsel
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaʊnsl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give advice to (someone)
Short Definition:give advice to
Examples:- careers officers should counsel young people in making their career decisions
- he was counselled by his supporters to return to Germany
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