Meaning & use
Counseled
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Gave advice or guidance to someone, especially on personal, professional, or psychological matters.
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The therapist counseled the couple through several difficult sessions.
Her mentor counseled her to wait a year before switching careers.
A note on using this word
The single-l spelling 'counseled' is standard in American English, while 'counselled' is preferred in British English.
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