counseled

verb

variants or counselled
Definition of counselednext
past tense of counsel
1
as in consulted
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem concerned parents counseling about the problem of substance abuse in their community

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2
as in coached
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed every year the admissions officer counsels thousands of students about the process of applying to college

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3
as in advised
to give advice to perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you

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4
as in suggested
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action I would counsel caution and deliberation in this sensitive matter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseled
  1. consulted
  2. coached
  3. advised
  4. suggested
  5. talked
  6. informed
  7. taught
  8. recommended
Verb
  • Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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  • The two were teammates at Sioux Falls and coached together from 2000 to ’09.
    Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But Ryan hasn’t coached anywhere in almost a decade after he was fired by the Bills in 2016.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of coached
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  • In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
    James Hansen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of advised
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  • Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Thus, suggested remedies by the AI might be based on myths and completely unverified sources.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggested
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  • Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.
    Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of talked
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  • Steele informed him of her gender transition.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to prosecutors, the company was informed in the following months the FDA was unlikely to grant that request.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
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  • Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.
    Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.
    Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of taught
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  • While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.
    Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
  • That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of recommended
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