counsel
noun
advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.
have counseled
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present perfectof counsel.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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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
But the king's choice is also risky, as several of his lords have counseled him.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2022
Others, including some that have provided active shooter trainings, have counseled that rushing in may not always be the best approach.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2022
The option will come with eligibility restrictions and fees, and several financial advisers who have counseled federal employees about their TSP accounts cautioned that the opportunity should be handled with care.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022
The Morning Herald, sanctimonious as ever, editorialized: There is a proper course in protesting substandard housing, and Operation Breakthrough would have been well advised to have counseled the Edgemont Community Council to follow it.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
