counsel — advice, especially that given formally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: advice, especially that given formally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊnsəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's counsel was always simple: 'When in doubt, eat more kimchi.'
- The career counselor's advice was so confusing that I'm now considering becoming a professional fortune cookie writer.
- The judge appointed counsel for the defendant who couldn't afford a lawyer.
counsel
NOUN[/ˈkaʊnsəl/]
advice, especially that given formally
The lawyer offers careful counsel to her worried client before the trial.
The council offers wise counsel
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin consilium, meaning 'advice' or 'plan.' It originated in ancient Rome, where senators would gather to deliberate on matters of state and exchange counsel on important national issues.
Breakdown
Latin consilium (advice, plan) → Old French conseil → Middle English counseil → Modern English counsel.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's counsel was always simple: 'When in doubt, eat more kimchi.'”
“The career counselor's advice was so confusing that I'm now considering becoming a professional fortune cookie writer.”
“The judge appointed counsel for the defendant who couldn't afford a lawyer.”
“I counsel you to think twice before investing all your money in cryptocurrency.”
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