Definitions and Examples of counseled, advised, guided
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give advice or guidance to someone.
Example
The therapist counseled her on how to manage her anxiety.
To recommend a course of action or provide information to someone.
Example
The doctor advised him to take the medication as prescribed.
To show or direct the way for someone; to provide advice or assistance.
Example
The mentor guided her through the process of starting her own business.
Key Differences: counseled vs advised vs guided
- 1Counseled implies a professional or expert providing advice or guidance.
- 2Advised is a more general term that can refer to anyone providing recommendations or information.
- 3Guided suggests a more hands-on approach to providing assistance or direction.
Effective Usage of counseled, advised, guided
- 1Professional Settings: Use counseled in professional settings such as therapy, legal, or financial advice.
- 2Informal Conversations: Use advised and guided in informal conversations to describe giving or receiving advice.
- 3Education: Use guided to describe the process of teaching or mentoring someone.
Remember this!
The antonyms of uncounseled are counseled, advised, and guided. These words convey the opposite meaning of not having received advice or guidance. Use counseled in professional settings, advised and guided in informal conversations, and guided to describe the process of teaching or mentoring someone.
