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counsel

UK
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
US
/ˈkaʊn.səl/

Translations

counselnoun
counsels
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
US
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
She sought counsel from her mentor before making a decision.
Она обратилась за советом к своему наставнику перед принятием решения.
The defendant's counsel argued for a lighter sentence.
Адвокат подсудимого выступал за более мягкий приговор.
Additional translations
консультант
совещание
наставник
Synonyms
advice
guidance
recommendation
consultation
direction
assistance
support
help
counselverb
counseled
Past Simple
counseled
Past Participle
counseling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
US
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
She counseled him to take the job offer.
Она посоветовала ему принять предложение о работе.
The lawyer counseled the client on legal matters.
Адвокат консультировал клиента по юридическим вопросам.
Additional translations
наставлять
Synonyms
advise
recommend
guide
consult
instruct
direct
inform
urge
counseladjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
US
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
Used attributively before another noun, typically in legal contexts (e.g., "counsel fees").

Definitions

counselnoun
Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person.
She sought counsel from her mentor before making the decision.
A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially conducting a case in court.
The defendant's counsel argued for a lighter sentence.
Mutual discussion or consultation for the purpose of deliberation or advice.
After long counsel, the committee reached a unanimous decision.
counselverb
To give advice or guidance to someone, especially on personal or psychological issues.
The therapist counseled the patient on how to manage stress effectively.
To recommend a course of action; to advise.
The lawyer counseled her client to accept the plea deal.
counseladjective
Relating to or provided by a lawyer or by legal advice.
The settlement included reimbursement of all counsel fees.
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