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guidance, direction, counseling, counselling

n. a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

advocate, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law

n. a lawyer who pleads cases in court

advise

v. give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

good word, testimonial, recommendation

n. something that recommends (or expresses commendation) of a person or thing as worthy or desirable

suggestion, proposition, proffer

n. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

refinement, shade, subtlety, nicety, nuance

n. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"

mentor, wise man

n. a wise and trusted guide and advisor

counselor, counsellor

n. someone who gives advice about problems

counselor, counsellor

n. someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

teacher, instructor

n. a person whose occupation is teaching

apprise, apprize, advise, notify, give notice, send word

v. inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the rent was due"

warn, notify of danger, notify of a risk

v. notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"

caution, admonish

v. warn strongly; put on guard

order, say, tell, enjoin

v. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"

press, urge, exhort

v. force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"

press, bid, adjure, beseech, entreat

v. ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"

persuade

v. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"

propose, advise, suggest

v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something

goad, spur, give heart to

v. give heart or courage to

urge, advocate, recommend

v. push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

lecture, advocate, preach

v. speak, plead, or argue in favour of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

instruct, apprise, apprize

v. make aware of; "Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?"

steer, guide

v. be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

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