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counselled


Meanings
  • Verb

    To give advice or guidance to someone.

    - "The teacher counselled her students on the importance of studying regularly."
    - "He was counselled to quit smoking for his health."

Rhymes
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mellowed , yelled , felled , telled
Variants
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counsel , counseled , counseling , counselled , counselling , counsels
Etymology
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From Old French 'conseiller' meaning 'to give advice'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'counselled' is used more frequently in formal and professional contexts.

  2. In some languages, the word for 'counselled' is similar to the word for 'learned'. For example, in Spanish, 'consejado' means both 'counselled' and 'learned'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Consultation: A formal meeting between a professional and a client to discuss the client's health or other concerns and receive advice or guidance.

  2. Counseling: A form of psychotherapy that helps individuals deal with personal, social, or psychological challenges and improve their overall well-being.


Quotes
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  1. He balked at authority and, according to Mr. Green, tuned you out if you tried to "counsel" him.

    - David Grann,{it}New Republic{/it},14 Feb. 2000
  2. She had six children, whom she "counseled" and with great wisdom and patience.

    - Erma Bombeck,{it}The Best of Bombeck{/it},(1965) 1967
  3. I had "counselled" Catherine to dine upstairs, but as soon as he perceived her vacant seat he sent me to call her.

    - Emily Brontë,{it}Wuthering Heights{/it},1847

Culture
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The word 'counselled' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of giving advice or guidance. In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth counsels her husband to commit regicide to secure the throne.

How to Memorize "counselled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the scene of someone giving advice to another person. Visualize the body language, tone of voice, and the expressions on their faces.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'counselled' with words like 'advice', 'guidance', and 'consultation'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'CAT' - 'C' for 'Consult', 'A' for 'Advise', and 'T' for 'Teach'.


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