counsel
Translation
advice, guidance, counselor, attorney
Examples
He gave me some wise counsel.
He gave me some wise counsel.
She is acting as counsel for the defence.
She is acting as counsel for the defense.
Grammar Patterns
((to give/seek)) counsel to give or ask for advice I sought counsel from my teacher.
((to act as)) counsel ((for sb.)) to be a lawyer for someone He is acting as counsel for the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advice, guidance (for advice); attorney, lawyer (for lawyer)
Etymology
From Latin 'consilium' (consultation, advice), the same root as 'council'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'council'. A council is a place where people give 'counsel' (advice).