(of a situation, task or person) To handle or control
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Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behavior
Plural for information, typically having military, political or commercial value
Plural for an idea or plan put forward for consideration
Plural for something that warns of imminent risk or danger
Plural for a stern reprimand or admonition
Plural for members of a court of law or the legal profession, collectively
Plural for financial assistance or advice
Plural for a person who supports a movement or a cause
To explain or demonstrate something
“They should guide and counsel the students on how to face the challenges of life.”
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 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 advise earnestly
To offer for discussion or debate
To convince or manipulate
(speak to) To talk to in order to reprove or advise
To persuade or convince someone not to do something
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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