counselor

noun

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər How to pronounce counselor (audio)
variants or counsellor
Definition of counselornext
1
as in consultant
a person who gives advice especially professionally a young couple going to a marriage counselor

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2
as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations get the best counselor that money can buy, especially if you're guilty

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Recent Examples of counselor Debt counselors negotiated with the card companies and knocked them down to under 3%, on average. — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 The family placed their trust in counselor Jodi Hildebrandt, a therapist who lost her license and believed demons plagued them. — Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Keith Pearson, senior counselor at the Department of Homeland Security, said at the media event that Florida counties had signed up for two 287(g) program models. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 The center, at 1115 W. Capitol Ave., is a one-stop shop where students can attend classes, get help with financial aid connect with on-site counselors. — Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for counselor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counselor
  1. consultant
  2. lawyer
  3. adviser
  4. attorney
  5. counsel
  6. advocate
  7. expert
Noun
  • Shockingly, the book is set in a hospital, following Doctor Eitan Rose and his quest to discover what has happened when a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The utility bankrolled political consultants whose companies propped up ghost candidates in Miami-Dade and elsewhere to confuse voters, split the vote and secure state Senate seats for friendlier legislators.
    — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of consultant
Noun
  • Russell filed the complaints against Suarez and Méndez, who are both practicing lawyers, on Feb. 25.
    — Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Once in prison, Brown filed a series of pro se appeals and then obtained lawyers who filed a 440 motion to vacate the conviction.
    — Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of lawyer
Noun
  • Musk's comment about Meyer highlights the complications around the billionaire serving as a senior adviser to the president while maintaining corporate executive roles.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The drastic cuts have been orchestrated by the Department of Government Efficiency, run by top White House adviser Elon Musk.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of adviser
Noun
  • Initially slated to begin Aug. 1, 2024, Lori's attorneys were granted a delay until Feb. 24, 2025, with her lawyers citing an overwhelming amount of evidence to sort through before proceedings begin.
    — Jessica Sager, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Also present were Sigmon's attorney and spiritual adviser, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor's office, a sheriff's investigator and three members of the news media.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of attorney
Noun
  • However, his counsel, Salvador Medialdea, was present in the courtroom.
    — Chad de Guzman, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In municipal court, defendants are not guaranteed a right to legal counsel.
    — Jay Fisher, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of counsel
Noun
  • The draft lawsuit is the work of the Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation, a low-profile nonprofit that has drawn support from balanced budget advocates and the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council.
    — Phoebe Petrovic, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Palmer was an early advocate for girls’ athletics, but her attitudes were still of their time.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • Unlike consulting, where an expert provides recommendations, coaching ensures that leaders develop the capability to solve problems independently and sustain long-term growth.
    — Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Every tax article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of tax products.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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