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noun
Assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of counsel
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: guidance, counsel, counselling, direction
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: message, content, subject matter, substance
Narrower terms: road map, guideline, career counseling, cynosure, genetic counseling, marriage counseling, tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
History
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Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
