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counsels
We have found lemma(root) word of counsels : counsel.
Definitions
[ˈkaʊnsl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- advice, especially that given formally
(e.g: with wise counsel a couple can buy a home that will be appreciating in value)
- a barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case
(e.g: the counsel for the defence)
Phrases:
- a counsel of despair
- a counsel of perfection
- keep one's own counsel
- take counsel
Origin
:
Middle English: via Old French counseil (noun), conseiller (verb), from Latin consilium ‘consultation, advice’, related to consulere (see consult). Compare with council
[ˈkaʊnsl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- give advice to (someone)
(e.g: careers officers should counsel young people in making their career decisions)
- give professional help and advice to (someone) to resolve personal or psychological problems
(e.g: he was being counselled for depression)
Phrases:
- a counsel of despair
- a counsel of perfection
- keep one's own counsel
- take counsel
Origin
:
Middle English: via Old French counseil (noun), conseiller (verb), from Latin consilium ‘consultation, advice’, related to consulere (see consult). Compare with council
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