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COUNSEL Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word counsel. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word counsel. (close relations)

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direction
nounn
noun

• a line leading to a place or point

• the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

• a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

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

• the act of managing something

• a message describing how something is to be done

• the act of setting and holding a course

• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

guidance
nounn
noun

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

• the act of guiding or showing the way

• the act of setting and holding a course

advice
nounn
noun

• a proposal for an appropriate course of action

assistance
nounn
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

consultation
nounn
noun

• a conference (usually with someone important)

• a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question

• the act of referring or consulting

instruction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a message describing how something is to be done

• the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

• the profession of a teacher

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

recommendation
nounn
noun

• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

• something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable

• any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission

suggestion
nounn
noun

• an idea that is suggested

• a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

• a just detectable amount

• persuasion formulated as a suggestion

• the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association

• the act of inducing hypnosis

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

advise
verbv
verb

• give advice to

• inform (somebody) of something

• make a proposal, declare a plan for something

advocate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

verb

• push for something

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

counseling
nounn
noun

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

counselling
nounn
noun

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

counsellor
nounn
noun

• someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

• someone who gives advice about problems

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

counselor
nounn
noun

• someone who gives advice about problems

• someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

pleader
nounn
noun

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

rede
verbv
verb

• give an interpretation or explanation to

• give advice to

counselor-at-law
nounn
noun

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

Best Hypernyms For COUNSEL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counsel, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
advice attorney content direction discuss guidance instruction lawyer message recommendation substance suggestion tip
Phrases (3)
hash outsubject mattertalk over

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