counselor
Noun: 1. A person trained to give professional guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. This is the most common modern usage, referring to a professional such as a school counselor, marriage counselor, or mental health counselor. 2. A lawyer; specifically, one who pleads cases in court. This is a formal or legal term for an attorney or barrister who provides legal advice and represents clients. 3. A supervisor or leader in a camp, especially a summer camp for children. This person is responsible for the care and activities of a group of campers. 4. Someone who gives advice. This is a general term for a person who provides counsel or guidance, not necessarily in a professional capacity.
- Professional Guidance:
- She spoke to a counselor about managing her stress.
- The school counselor helped him choose his university courses.
- Legal Advisor:
- The defendant consulted with his counselor before the trial. (Formal/legal context)
- Camp Supervisor:
- My counselor taught us how to build a fire at summer camp.
- General Advisor:
- He acted as a wise counselor to the young king.
- "Seek counsel from a counselor": This phrase emphasizes the act of asking for professional advice. While "counsel" can be the advice itself or the act of giving it, a "counselor" is the person who provides it.
- It's wise to seek counsel from a counselor when facing a difficult decision.
- Counsellor: This is an alternative spelling, more common in British English. The meanings are identical to "counselor."
- Counsel (noun): Advice or guidance, especially given formally.
- I value your wise counsel.
- Counsel (verb): To give professional advice or guidance.
- The therapist counseled the couple.
- Counseling (noun): The process or profession of guiding an individual by using psychological methods.
- He is receiving counseling for anxiety.
- Advisor/Adviser: A person who gives recommendations.
- Therapist: A broader term for a professional who treats mental or emotional issues (a counselor is often a type of therapist).
- Consultant: An expert who provides professional advice.
- Attorney/Lawyer: Synonyms for the legal meaning.
- Guide/Mentor: Synonyms for the general advisory meaning.
- Guidance counselor: A specific type of counselor in schools who advises students on academic and personal matters.
- The guidance counselor discussed career options with the student.
- Camp counselor: The full term for a supervisor at a camp.
- She worked as a camp counselor every summer.
- Keeper of one's counsel: To be discreet and not share one's thoughts or plans.
- She is a private person and keeps her own counsel. (Note: This idiom uses "counsel" as a noun meaning private thoughts, not the person "counselor").
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a lawyer who pleads cases in court
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someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
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someone who gives advice about problems
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