counsel, counselor
The word counsel — spelled c-o-u-n-s-e-l — means advice, given formally, such as in therapy, legal advice, etc.
Examples:
- The therapist counseled the patient in cognitive techniques to reduce anxiety.
- As your attorney, I counsel you against making self-incriminating statements.
- Accountants often counsel their clients to keep better records income, taxes, purchases, and charitable giving.
A person who provides advice is called a counselor. A lawyer conducting a case is also called counsel.
Do not confuse with council.
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