Antonyms for take counsel

Grammar : Verb

Spell : koun-suhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn səl

Definition of take counsel

Origin : early 13c., from Old French counseil (10c.) "advice, counsel; deliberation, thought," from Latin consilium "plan, opinion" (see consultation). As a synonym for "lawyer," first attested late 14c.

As in consult : verb ask, confer

Example sentences :

But let the men break their fast, and we shall then take counsel what to do.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Happily we are not called upon to take counsel of our fears.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

Now Khalid and Shakib and Mrs. Gotfry take counsel together.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Neither have they teachers or advisers with whom they can take counsel in riper years.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

I'll bide my time, and take Counsel's opinion—I'll ask Mr. Jeune.
Extract from : « The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Harry Furniss

I only ask that we should take counsel together so as to prevent the failure of your funds.
Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon

If you do not like the sound of these proposals, sacrifice and take counsel of the gods.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

I will sleep over the subject and take counsel of One wiser than myself.
Extract from : « An Orkney Maid » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

Come to the house, Captain, and let us take counsel with the dear mother.
Extract from : « Standish of Standish » by Jane G. Austin

At least, we may take counsel how far we can minimize this hideous scandal.
Extract from : « The Return of Sherlock Holmes » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Synonyms for take counsel

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