English · Word Candidate

counsel

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: counsels · counseling · counselling · counseled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trao đổi ý kiến và tư vấn đặc biệt trong vấn đề pháp lý

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Noun

Examples

Bleſſed is that man that hath not walked in the counſaile of the vngodly: nor ſtand in the waye of ſynners, and hath not ſit in the ſeate of ſkornefull.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Exercise of judgment; prudence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sựexercise của phán đoán; thận trọng

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Noun

Examples

They all confess, therefore, in the working of that first cause, that counsel is used.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cung cấp lời khuyên, đặc biệt là tư vấn chuyên nghiệp

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Verb

Examples

The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To recommend (a course of action).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khuyến nghị hành động

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Verb

Examples

I would counsel prudence in this matter.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “counsel” mean?

The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.

Is “counsel” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.