1. noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/
b) Advice or guidance so given
2. verb /ˈkaʊn.səl/
a) To give advice, especially professional advice.
The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.
b) To recommend
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.
See Also: counselable, counsellable, counseling, counselling, counselor, counsellor
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