counsel

1 to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

concerned parents counseling about the problem of substance abuse in their community

Synonyms of counsel

advise, confab, confabulate, confer, consult, parley, powwow, treat

Words Related to counsel

argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate

rehash

coach, guide, tutor

recommend, suggest

direct, refer (to)

2 to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

every year the admissions officer counsels thousands of students about the process of applying to college

Synonyms of counsel

coach, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor

Words Related to counsel

godfather

direct, engineer, steer, sway

accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see, squire

oversee, superintend, supervise

drill, train

brief, enlighten, inform

instruct, school, teach, tutor

inculcate, indoctrinate

cultivate, foster, nurture

Phrases Synonymous with counsel

walk through

3 to give advice to

perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you

Synonyms of counsel

adjure, admonish, advise

Words Related to counsel

alert, caution, forewarn, warn

brief, clue (in), fill in, inform, tell, wise (up)

coach, direct, guide, instruct, lead, mentor, shepherd, show, teach, tutor

direct, pilot, steer

acquaint, apprise, familiarize

convince, encourage, induce, persuade, talk (into)

beg, exhort, implore, prevail (upon), urge

propose, recommend, suggest

4 to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action

I would counsel caution and deliberation in this sensitive matter

Synonyms of counsel

advise, recommend, suggest

Words Related to counsel

advocate, back, champion, espouse, favor, support

exhort, urge

advance, offer, propose, submit

Synonyms and Antonyms of counsel

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