Definition of Counseling in English :
Define Counseling in English
Counseling meaning in English
Meaning of Counseling in English
Pronunciation of Counseling in English
Counseling pronunciation in English
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Counseling
see synonyms of counselingNoun
1. counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Counseling
see synonyms of counselingn.
1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation: joined in counsel with colleagues before deciding the issue.
2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person. See Synonyms at advice.
3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions: keep one's own counsel.
4. A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially conducting a case in court.
v. coun·seled, coun·sel·ing, coun·sels or coun·selled or coun·sel·ling
v.tr.
1. To give counsel to; advise: counseled us to be prudent.
2. To recommend: counseled care in the forthcoming negotiations.
v.intr.
To give or take advice. See Usage Note at council.
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