<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>counsel: advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another</li><li>Synonyms: suggestion, recommendation</li><li>interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation</li><li>Law: (used with a singular or plural verb) the advocate or advocates engaged in the direction of a cause in court; a legal adviser or counselor: Is counsel for the defense present?</li><li>Synonyms: barrister, solicitor, attorney, lawyer</li><li>deliberate purpose; plan; design</li><li>Theology: one of the advisory declarations of Christ, considered by some Christians as not universally binding but as given for aid in attaining moral perfection</li><li>Archaic: a private or secret opinion or purpose</li><li>Obsolete: wisdom; prudence</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>counseled, counseling or (especially British) counselled, counselling: to give advice to; advise</li><li>to urge the adoption of, as a course of action; recommend (a plan, policy, etc.): He counseled patience during the crisis</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>counseled, counseling or (especially British) counselled, counselling: to give counsel or advice</li><li>to get or take counsel or advice</li></ul>