(of a situation, task or person) To handle or control
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Advice or information, especially that which is given formally
“He seeks counsel from an old mystic, who explains that his actions have spawned an immortal incarnation of Fate, known as the Dahaka.”
Consultation or discussion, especially to seek or give advice
“After engaging in counsel with some members of my family and some honored friends, I shall make known to you my final decision.”
A barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case
“As a result, our legal counsel advised us to collect an original, signed waiver with each membership application or renewal.”
A person who provides advice, especially professionally
“The public relations counsel helps to mold the actions taken by the client as well as to mold public opinion.”
Advice or counseling aimed at resolving a problem
An idea or plan put forward for consideration
Something that warns of imminent risk or danger
Members of a court of law or the legal profession, collectively
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour
Financial assistance or advice
A person who supports a movement or a cause
To recommend (a course of action)
“Equally, we counsel caution when it comes to attributing to narratives or narrative analysis an especially moral quality.”
To provide guidance or mentorship to (someone)
“They should guide and counsel the students on how to face the challenges of life.”
To discuss, converse, or exchange viewpoints on a particular matter
“In that very month, they met to counsel about what they were to do now.”
To convince or manipulate
To impart information or knowledge
(speak to) To talk to in order to reprove or advise
To offer for discussion or debate
To convince not to try or do
To represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
(of a situation, task or person) To handle or control
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