Counsel Definition & Meaning

counsel
noun
  1. a lawyer who pleads cases in court
  2. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
verb
  1. give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

"Counsel" in song lyrics

See how counsel is used in real songs:

  • "So bring me, to where I'm meant to be through wise counsel"
    K-Rino — Don't Leave Me
  • "accountability counsel"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lebanese counsel"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "counsel"

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