counselled

coun·sel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koun-suh l]
- /ˈkaʊn səl/
- /ˈkaʊn.səl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-suh l]
- /ˈkaʊn səl/

Definitions of counselled word

noun plural counselled advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. 1
noun plural counselled interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation. 1
noun plural counselled Law. (used with a singular or plural verb) the advocate or advocates engaged in the direction of a cause in court; a legal adviser or counselor: Is counsel for the defense present? 1
noun plural counselled deliberate purpose; plan; design. 1
noun plural counselled Theology. one of the advisory declarations of Christ, considered by some Christians as not universally binding but as given for aid in attaining moral perfection. 1
noun plural counselled Archaic. a private or secret opinion or purpose. 1

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Origin of counselled

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (noun) Middle English counseil < Anglo-French cunseil, Old French conseil < Latin consilium “debate, advice, advisory body, plan,” equivalent to consil-, variant stem of consulere “to apply for advice” (see consult) + -ium -ium; (verb) < Anglo-French cunseiler (Old French conseillier) < Late Latin consiliāre, derivative of consilium

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Parts of speech for Counselled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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counselled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for counselled

adjective counselled

managed — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
suggested — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
directed — proceeding in a straight line or by the shortest course; straight; undeviating; not oblique: a direct route.

All 3 Synonyms of counselled