COUNSEL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COUNSEL?

Need another word that means the same as “counsel”? Find 32 synonyms and 30 related words for “counsel” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Counsel” are: advocate, counsellor, counselor, counselor-at-law, pleader, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance, advice, instruction, information, enlightenment, conference, consultation, discussion, deliberation, dialogue, conversation, barrister, lawyer, advise, rede, guide, direct, recommend, encourage, entreat, urge, warn, admonish, caution

Counsel as a Noun

Definitions of "Counsel" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “counsel” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Advice, especially that given formally.
• A barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case.
• Consultation, especially to seek or give advice.
• A lawyer who pleads cases in court.
• Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.

Synonyms of "Counsel" as a noun (21 Words)

advice	Information; news. On their solicitors advice the trustees have accepted 577 000 by way of compensation.
advocate	A person who puts a case on someone else’s behalf. Care managers can become advocates for their clients.
barrister	A person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.
conference	A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda. An international conference on the environment.
consultation	The act of referring or consulting. A consultation with a homeopathic doctor.
conversation	The use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. The two men were deep in conversation.
counseling	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
counselling	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. Bereavement counselling.
counsellor	Someone who gives advice about problems. A marriage counsellor.
counselor	Someone who gives advice about problems.
counselor-at-law	The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
deliberation	Planning something carefully and intentionally. It was the deliberation of his act that was insulting.
dialogue	A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film. Interfaith dialogue.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. He looked the other direction.
discussion	An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic. The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic.
enlightenment	The beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness. Robbie looked to me for enlightenment.
guidance	The directing of the motion or position of something, especially an aircraft, spacecraft, or missile. A laser guidance system.
information	In information theory a mathematical quantity expressing the probability of occurrence of a particular sequence of symbols impulses etc as against that of alternative sequences. Genetically transmitted information.
instruction	(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program. Always study the instructions supplied.
lawyer	A person who practises or studies law, especially (in the UK) a solicitor or a barrister or (in the US) an attorney.
pleader	A lawyer who pleads cases in court.

Usage Examples of "Counsel" as a noun

• He took much counsel with him.
• With wise counsel a couple can buy a home that will be appreciating in value.
• The counsel for the defence.
• For the public, simple counsels of more patience are not enough.

Counsel as a Verb

Definitions of "Counsel" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “counsel” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Give advice to.
• Give professional help and advice to (someone) to resolve personal or psychological problems.
• Recommend (a course of action.
• Give advice to (someone.

Synonyms of "Counsel" as a verb (11 Words)

admonish	Admonish or counsel in terms of someone s behavior. He admonished the child for his bad behavior.
advise	Recommend. I advised him that the rent was due.
caution	Warn or advise against (doing something. Having cautioned her the police were ready to take her away for questioning.
direct	Aim something in a particular direction or at a particular person. He directed that no picture from his collection could be sold.
encourage	Contribute to the progress or growth of. The intention is to encourage new writing talent.
entreat	Ask earnestly or anxiously for (something. A message had been sent entreating aid for the Navahos.
guide	Use as a guide. He guided her to the front row and sat beside her.
recommend	Express a good opinion of. A book I recommended to a friend of mine.
rede	Give advice to. Therefore my son I rede thee stay at home.
urge	Encourage someone to continue or succeed. I urged him to finish his studies.
warn	Notify of danger, potential harm, or risk. Police warned people not to keep large amounts of cash in their homes.

Usage Examples of "Counsel" as a verb

• The athlete's coach counselled caution.
• The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud.
• Careers officers should counsel young people in making their career decisions.
• He was being counselled for depression.
• The teacher counsels troubled students.
• He was counselled by his supporters to return to Germany.

Associations of "Counsel" (30 Words)

admonitory	Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective. The sergeant lifted an admonitory finger.
advice	Information; news. Remittance advices.
advise	Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone. The lawyer advised the court that his client wished to give evidence.
adviser	An expert who gives advice. An adviser helped students select their courses.
advisor	An expert who gives advice. The United States sent military advisors to Guatemala.
apprise	Make aware of. Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike.
ask	Require or ask for as a price or condition. I asked her what she meant.
communication	Means of sending or receiving information, such as phone lines or computers. At the moment I am in communication with London.
consult	An act of consulting a professional a consultation. Patients are entitled to be consulted about their treatment.
consultant	An expert who gives advice. He acted as campaign consultant to the president.
counseling	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
counselor	Someone who gives advice about problems.
discuss	Speak with others about something talk something over in detail have a discussion. I discussed the matter with my wife.
evaluator	A person who assesses the amount, extent, or value of something. The government appointed an independent evaluator to determine the value of the mine.
exhort	Force or impel in an indicated direction. Come on you guys exhorted Linda.
guidance	The directing of the motion or position of something, especially an aircraft, spacecraft, or missile. A laser guidance system.
healer	Something that alleviates distress or anguish. His parents consulted a traditional healer for help.
hortative	Giving strong encouragement.
hortatory	Giving strong encouragement. A series of hortatory epistles.
maxim	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The maxim that actions speak louder than words.
mentor	An experienced and trusted adviser. He was her friend and mentor until his death.
monition	A firm rebuke. A letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality.
moralize	Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements. The solution to climate change is not to moralize from on high.
propose	Propose or intend. I have already proposed to Sarah.
psychiatrist	A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
recommend	Advise (someone) to do something. George had recommended some local architects.
recommendation	Something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable. Her pleasant personality is already a recommendation.
teach	A teacher. She teaches me French.
therapist	A person who treats psychological problems a psychotherapist. A certified massage therapist.
warning	Serving to warn. The warning was to beware of surprises.