counsel

(noun) a lawyer who pleads cases in court. Synonyms: advocate, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader.

(noun) something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. Synonyms: guidance, counseling, counselling, direction.

(verb) give advice to. Synonyms: rede, advise. Examples: "The teacher counsels troubled students." "The lawyer counselled me when i was accused of tax fraud."