counsel
noun
advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
counseled
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past participleof counsel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof counsel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
counselnounadvice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
Example Sentences
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He requested a Rams playbook immediately after he was drafted, but said that McVay, quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone and offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase counseled that all of the rookies would be onboarded together.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Don’t wait until you are old to get started, Magnusson counseled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Notably, Schmid did not say interest rates should held at current levels like he did in a speech in February, but he still counseled caution.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
“This is what we shall do,” counseled Poet.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
