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
  • The center consulted with several experts — including the Northern Jaguar Project’s Carmina Gutiérrez González — in making that confirmation.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Alice is consulted about the meaning of the line as her mother wrote the most popular version of the ballad.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of consulted
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  • Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The second strategy is improving employee retention, best accomplished by first-line managers who are coached and incented by senior leadership to make retention a priority.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of coached
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  • For example, while the candidate vying for university professor or academic dean should apply with a CV, the same professional could be advised to use a résumé for non-academic roles, such as the university’s finance director.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • During and after their sales push, Microsoft salespeople advised government departments and agencies to remove competing products from their IT lineups to cut costs, saying the Microsoft bundle would render those other products redundant.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of advised
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  • Lamar also suggested there would be much more music to come.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Studies have suggested that this, in turn, can lead to a range of different health benefits such as reducing pain, blood pressure and feelings of stress.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of suggested
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  • Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In middle school the bullying got so bad that cops talked to the other kids about the effects of such behavior.
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of talked
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  • None of the cards informed buyers their details would be used by lobbyists and consultants to win elections.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it was informed Sunday that Hamlett, who had been sought on a first-degree murder warrant, was found and arrested in South Carolina.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of informed
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  • This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of taught
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  • New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Just last month, the International Association of Machinists and jet maker Boeing (BA) reached a tentative deal, which union leaders recommended their 33,000 members accept.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recommended
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