Definition of counsel

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  • counsel is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • counsel is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • counsel is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of counsel

  • a lawyer who pleads cases in court (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. advocate
    2. counsellor
    3. counselor
    4. counselor-at-law
    5. pleader
  • give advice to (verb)

    Examples

    1. The teacher counsels troubled students
    2. The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud

    Synonyms

    1. advise
    2. rede
  • something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. counseling
    2. counselling
    3. direction
    4. guidance

See definition of counsel in Merriam Webster