counselled

Variant of counsel

noun

  1. a mutual exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.; discussion and deliberation
    1. advice resulting from such an exchange
    2. any advice
    1. a lawyer or group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters and representing clients in court
    2. anyone whose advice is sought; consultant
  2. Archaic intention or resolution; purpose
  3. Archaic wisdom or judgment
  4. Obsolete a confidential idea, plan, etc.; secret

Origin: ME & OFr counseil < L consilium (for base see consult); confused in ME with council

transitive verb counseled or counselled, counseling or counselling

  1. to give advice to; advise
  2. to urge the acceptance of (an action, plan, etc.); recommend

intransitive verb

to give or take advice
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
link/cite print suggestion box