counsel

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to give advice to

   The teacher counsels troubled students

2. 2
   noun

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

   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.

3. 3
   noun

   Exercise of judgment; prudence.

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

4. 4
   noun

   Advice; guidance.

   I like thy counsel; well hast thou advised.

5. 5
   noun

   Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

   The counsel of the Lord standeth forever.

6. 6
   verb

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

   The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.

7. 7
   verb

   To recommend (a course of action).

   I would counsel prudence in this matter.

8. 8
   noun

   something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Etymology

From Middle English counseil, conseil, from Old French conseil, from Latin cōnsilium; akin to cōnsulō (“take counsel, consult”).