Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Advice and Counsel

Here you will learn some English words related to advice and counsel such as "worth", "urge", and "preach".

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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
opinion [noun]

a piece of advice given by an expert regarding a particular subject

oracle [noun]

a priest or priestess serving as a mediator through whom the gods were thought to give their message in classical antiquity

ought to [verb]

used to indicate what is morally, socially, or practically the right thing to do

Ex:
pointer [noun]

a piece of advice or an opinion that someone offers one concerning what to do or how to act in a particular situation or circumstance

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

Ex: She found herself annoyed when her coworker started to preach about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle during lunch breaks .
preachy [adjective]

tending to persuade people by offering moral advice

‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

Ex: The manager proffered constructive feedback to the team .

to suggest a specific course of action

Ex: The nutritionist will recommend a balanced diet to improve the client 's overall health .

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

Ex: He followed his mentor 's recommendation to apply for the scholarship .
rule [noun]

a principle or standard that ordinarily governs behavior or conduct

Ex: A basic rule of etiquette is to greet people politely .
saw [noun]

a short, widely repeated saying that expresses a commonly accepted truth

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sermon [noun]

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

to deliver a religious speech, often with the intention of imparting moral or spiritual guidance

Ex: Instead of a traditional lecture , the priest chose to sermonize on practical applications of religious teachings .
shall [verb]

used to ask advice, questions, or making suggestions using the pronoun I or we

Ex: Shall we meet at 3 PM for the meeting ?
should [verb]

used to ask for or give advice or recommendations

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steer [noun]

a signal, advice, or indication pointing to a potential opportunity or course of action

Ex: Her friend provided a useful steer toward a promising project .

used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all

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tip [noun]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

Ex: His grandmother passed down a valuable tip for removing stains from clothing .

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

Ex: During the health scare , individuals turned to healthcare professionals for guidance .
to urge [verb]

to strongly recommend something

Ex: The therapist urged honesty in discussing emotions and feelings during therapy sessions .
to want [verb]

used to advise someone or give suggestions about a certain matter

Ex: You want to double-check the instructions before you start the project .
to warn [verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .

‌to try to talk someone out of something or to advise against it

worth [adjective]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits .
would [verb]

used to offer, suggest, or ask for advice politely

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