counsel
Translation
advice, guidance, counsel, barrister
Examples
He sought counsel from his mentor.
He sought counsel from his mentor.
The defendant's counsel made an objection.
The defendant's counsel made an objection.
Grammar Patterns
((from sb.)) to seek counsel from sb. He sought counsel from his mentor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advice, guidance; Synonyms (legal): lawyer, attorney
Etymology
From Latin 'consilium' (plan, council), which can be broken down into 'con-' (together) and 'sel-' (to take).
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'council' of wise people gives 'counsel'.