counsel
noun
advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
counsels
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pluralof counsel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof counsel (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
counselnounadvice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
Example Sentences
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He counsels letter writers on how to handle a cheating brother, discuss religion with a devout friend, and avoid spiraling over the fear of being single forever.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
He counsels them not to be afraid, even after early clandestine operations injure first the narrator, then Gavriel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
At the same time, the new “Little House on the Prairie” counsels that independence is more of a tall tale than a reality for a nation healing from the wounds of conflict.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
As an employment attorney, Oswald counsels many clients who feel their jobs may go away.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
What are his counsels to us in this need?
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
