English Dictionary
Definition counsel in British English
counsel
verb
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[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkaʊns(ə)l/
1
to give someone advice and help with their problems, especially as your job
Example
She has spent about five years counselling rape victims.
Example
Macnade was being counselled for violent tendencies.
2
to give someone advice about what to do in a particular situation
Example
Privately, the president was being counselled to end the war.
