counsel
coun·sel (kounʹsəl)n. 1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation. 2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person. See Synonyms at advice. 3. A plan of action. 4. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions: keep one's own counsel. 5. A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially conducting a case in court.v. coun·seled, or coun·selled coun·sel·ing, or coun·sel·ling coun·sels or coun·selsv. tr. 1. To give counsel to; advise. See Synonyms at advise. 2. To recommend: counseled care in the forthcoming negotiations.v. intr. To give or take advice. See Usage Note at council. [Middle English counseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium;; akin to cōnsulere, to take counsel, consult.]
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