counsels

/K AW1 N S AH0 L Z/
noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Exercise of judgment; prudence.

  3. 3

    Advice; guidance.

  4. 4

    Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.

  5. 5

    A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.

  6. 6

    A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC).

verb
  1. 1

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

    โ€œPsychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.โ€

  2. 2

    To recommend (a course of action).

    โ€œI would counsel prudence in this matter.โ€

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/counsel, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/counsels