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/kɔ̃sɛj/
Translation
advice; council
Word origin
From Latin consilium ('deliberation, advice, council'), related to consulere ('to consult, take counsel').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- consilium
- English cognates
- counsel, council, consult
Grammar
Examples
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Thanks for your advice, I'll think about it.
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He gave me good advice for my interview.
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The town council meets every month.
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The board meets tomorrow to vote on the budget.
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Take your father's advice on board before signing.
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