counsel
• noun 1 advice, especially that given formally. 2 (pl. same) a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case. 3 archaic consultation, especially to seek advice. • verb (counselled, counselling; US counseled, counseling) 1 give advice to. 2 give professional help and advice to (someone) to resolve personal or psychological problems. 3 recommend (a course of action). — PHRASES keep one’s own counsel not disclose one’s plans or opinions. — ORIGIN Latin consilium ‘consultation, advice’.
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