To give recommendations to (someone) about a decision or course of action

• mentor

  1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
  2. Odysseus's trusted counselor, in whose guise Athena became the guardian and teacher of Telemachus.
  3. To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings.

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  1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
  2. Odysseus's trusted counselor, in whose guise Athena became the guardian and teacher of Telemachus.
  3. To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings.

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• recommend

  1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse:
  2. To make attractive or acceptable:
  3. To advise or counsel:

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  1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse:
  2. To make attractive or acceptable:
  3. To advise or counsel:

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• counsel

  1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation:
  2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person.
  3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions:

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  1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation:
  2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person.
  3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions:

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To meet and exchange views to reach a decision

• powwow

  1. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities.
  2. A conference or gathering, as of business people.
  3. A Native American shaman.

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  1. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities.
  2. A conference or gathering, as of business people.
  3. A Native American shaman.

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• talk

  1. To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse:
  2. To utter or pronounce words:
  3. To imitate the sounds of human speech:

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  1. To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse:
  2. To utter or pronounce words:
  3. To imitate the sounds of human speech:

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• parley

  1. A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
  2. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

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  1. A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
  2. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

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• deliberate

  1. Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional:
  2. Arising from or marked by careful consideration:
  3. Unhurried and careful:

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  1. Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional:
  2. Arising from or marked by careful consideration:
  3. Unhurried and careful:

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• consult

  1. To seek advice or information of:
  2. To refer to:
  3. To take into account; consider:

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  1. To seek advice or information of:
  2. To refer to:
  3. To take into account; consider:

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• confer

  1. To bestow (an honor, for example):
  2. To invest with (a characteristic, for example):
  3. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult:

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  1. To bestow (an honor, for example):
  2. To invest with (a characteristic, for example):
  3. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult:

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To impart information to

• tell

  1. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words:
  2. To give a detailed account of; narrate:
  3. To notify (someone) of something; inform:

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  1. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words:
  2. To give a detailed account of; narrate:
  3. To notify (someone) of something; inform:

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• notify

  1. To give notice to; inform:
  2. To give notice of; make known.

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  1. To give notice to; inform:
  2. To give notice of; make known.

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• inform

  1. To impart information to; make aware of something:
  2. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
  3. To give form or character to; imbue with a quality or an essence:

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  1. To impart information to; make aware of something:
  2. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
  3. To give form or character to; imbue with a quality or an essence:

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• enlighten

  1. To give spiritual or intellectual insight to:
  2. To give information to; inform or instruct.

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  1. To give spiritual or intellectual insight to:
  2. To give information to; inform or instruct.

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• educate

  1. To develop the mental, moral, or social capabilities of, especially by schooling or instruction.
  2. To provide with knowledge or training in a particular area or for a particular purpose:
  3. To provide with information, as in an effort to gain support for a position or to influence behavior:

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  1. To develop the mental, moral, or social capabilities of, especially by schooling or instruction.
  2. To provide with knowledge or training in a particular area or for a particular purpose:
  3. To provide with information, as in an effort to gain support for a position or to influence behavior:

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• apprise

  1. To give notice to; inform:

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  1. To give notice to; inform:

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• acquaint

  1. To cause to come to know personally:
  2. To make familiar:
  3. To inform:

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  1. To cause to come to know personally:
  2. To make familiar:
  3. To inform:

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To give advice

• put one's two cents worth in

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• give the facts

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• straighten out

  1. To make straight.
  2. (idiomatic) To correct or rectify.
  3. (idiomatic) To eliminate confusion from or concerning.

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  1. To make straight.
  2. (idiomatic) To correct or rectify.
  3. (idiomatic) To eliminate confusion from or concerning.

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• wise-up

  1. (intransitive) To become informed, to inform oneself of something.

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  1. (intransitive) To become informed, to inform oneself of something.

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• seek to persuade

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• opine

  1. To state as an opinion.
  2. To express an opinion:

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  1. To state as an opinion.
  2. To express an opinion:

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• point out

  1. (idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

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  1. (idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

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• hint

  1. A slight indication or intimation:
  2. A brief or indirect suggestion; a tip:
  3. A statement conveying information in an indirect fashion; a clue:

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  1. A slight indication or intimation:
  2. A brief or indirect suggestion; a tip:
  3. A statement conveying information in an indirect fashion; a clue:

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• entreat

  1. To make an earnest request of (someone).
  2. To ask for earnestly; petition for:
  3. To deal with; treat.

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  1. To make an earnest request of (someone).
  2. To ask for earnestly; petition for:
  3. To deal with; treat.

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• forewarn

  1. To warn in advance.

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  1. To warn in advance.

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• give counsel to

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• give advice to

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• preach

  1. To proclaim or put forth in a sermon:
  2. To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with:
  3. To deliver (a sermon).

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  1. To proclaim or put forth in a sermon:
  2. To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with:
  3. To deliver (a sermon).

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• tell

  1. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words:
  2. To give a detailed account of; narrate:
  3. To notify (someone) of something; inform:

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  1. To communicate by speech or writing; express with words:
  2. To give a detailed account of; narrate:
  3. To notify (someone) of something; inform:

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• propose

  1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest:
  2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
  3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).

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  1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest:
  2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
  3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).

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• teach

  1. To impart knowledge or skill to:
  2. To provide knowledge of; instruct in:
  3. To condition to a certain action or frame of mind:

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  1. To impart knowledge or skill to:
  2. To provide knowledge of; instruct in:
  3. To condition to a certain action or frame of mind:

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• dissuade

  1. To prevent (someone) from a purpose or course of action by persuasion:

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  1. To prevent (someone) from a purpose or course of action by persuasion:

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• enjoin

  1. To direct (a person) to do something; order or urge:
  2. To require or impose (an action or behavior, for example) with authority and emphasis; prescribe.
  3. To prohibit or forbid:

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  1. To direct (a person) to do something; order or urge:
  2. To require or impose (an action or behavior, for example) with authority and emphasis; prescribe.
  3. To prohibit or forbid:

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• charge

  1. To impose a duty, responsibility, or obligation on:
  2. To instruct or urge authoritatively; command:
  3. To instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence.

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  1. To impose a duty, responsibility, or obligation on:
  2. To instruct or urge authoritatively; command:
  3. To instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence.

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• induce

  1. To lead or move, as to a course of action, by influence or persuasion.
  2. To bring about or stimulate the occurrence of; cause:
  3. To infer by inductive reasoning.

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  1. To lead or move, as to a course of action, by influence or persuasion.
  2. To bring about or stimulate the occurrence of; cause:
  3. To infer by inductive reasoning.

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• persuade

  1. To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty:

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  1. To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty:

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• coax

  1. To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; cajole.
  2. To obtain by persistent persuasion:
  3. To caress; fondle.

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  1. To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; cajole.
  2. To obtain by persistent persuasion:
  3. To caress; fondle.

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• encourage

  1. To inspire with hope, courage, or confidence.
  2. To give support to; foster:
  3. To stimulate; spur:

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  1. To inspire with hope, courage, or confidence.
  2. To give support to; foster:
  3. To stimulate; spur:

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• prompt

  1. Being on time; punctual.
  2. Carried out or performed without delay:
  3. To move to act; spur; incite:

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  1. Being on time; punctual.
  2. Carried out or performed without delay:
  3. To move to act; spur; incite:

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• urge

  1. To force or drive forward or onward; impel.
  2. To entreat earnestly and often repeatedly; exhort.
  3. To advocate earnestly the doing, consideration, or approval of; press for:

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  1. To force or drive forward or onward; impel.
  2. To entreat earnestly and often repeatedly; exhort.
  3. To advocate earnestly the doing, consideration, or approval of; press for:

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• advocate

  1. To speak, plead, or argue in favor of:
  2. To act as an advocate:
  3. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender:

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  1. To speak, plead, or argue in favor of:
  2. To act as an advocate:
  3. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender:

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• instruct

  1. To give orders to; direct:
  2. To provide with knowledge; to train or inform:
  3. To serve as an instructor.

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  1. To give orders to; direct:
  2. To provide with knowledge; to train or inform:
  3. To serve as an instructor.

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• steer

  1. To guide (a vessel or vehicle), especially by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel:
  2. To set and follow (a course):
  3. To direct the course of:

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  1. To guide (a vessel or vehicle), especially by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel:
  2. To set and follow (a course):
  3. To direct the course of:

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• guide

  1. One who shows the way by leading, directing, or advising.
  2. One who serves as a model for others, as in a course of conduct.
  3. A person employed to conduct others, as through a museum, and give information about points of interest encountered.

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  1. One who shows the way by leading, directing, or advising.
  2. One who serves as a model for others, as in a course of conduct.
  3. A person employed to conduct others, as through a museum, and give information about points of interest encountered.

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• suggest

  1. To offer for consideration or action; propose:
  2. To express or say indirectly:
  3. To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply:

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  1. To offer for consideration or action; propose:
  2. To express or say indirectly:
  3. To make evident indirectly; intimate or imply:

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• caution

  1. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.
  2. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk:
  3. Prudence or restraint in action or decision:

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  1. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.
  2. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk:
  3. Prudence or restraint in action or decision:

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• warn

  1. To notify or make aware in advance of something, especially of possible danger or misfortune:
  2. To make known (a warning):
  3. To advise or caution (someone) about a course of action:

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  1. To notify or make aware in advance of something, especially of possible danger or misfortune:
  2. To make known (a warning):
  3. To advise or caution (someone) about a course of action:

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• admonish

  1. To counsel (another) against something to be avoided or warn (that something is dangerous):
  2. To urge or exhort (someone to do something):
  3. To remind (someone) of something forgotten or disregarded, as an obligation or a responsibility.

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  1. To counsel (another) against something to be avoided or warn (that something is dangerous):
  2. To urge or exhort (someone to do something):
  3. To remind (someone) of something forgotten or disregarded, as an obligation or a responsibility.

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• direct

  1. To manage or regulate the business or affairs of; be in charge of:
  2. To supervise or oversee (an activity or process):
  3. To give guidance and instruction to (actors or musicians, for example) in the rehearsal and performance of a work.

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  1. To manage or regulate the business or affairs of; be in charge of:
  2. To supervise or oversee (an activity or process):
  3. To give guidance and instruction to (actors or musicians, for example) in the rehearsal and performance of a work.

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• exhort

  1. To urge by strong, often stirring argument, admonition, advice, or appeal:
  2. To make an urgent appeal.

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  1. To urge by strong, often stirring argument, admonition, advice, or appeal:
  2. To make an urgent appeal.

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• prescribe

  1. To set down as a rule, law, or direction:
  2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment).
  3. To establish rules, laws, or directions.

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  1. To set down as a rule, law, or direction:
  2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment).
  3. To establish rules, laws, or directions.

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• counsel

  1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation:
  2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person.
  3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions:

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  1. The act of exchanging opinions and ideas; consultation:
  2. Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person.
  3. Private, guarded thoughts or opinions:

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• recommend

  1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse:
  2. To make attractive or acceptable:
  3. To advise or counsel:

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  1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse:
  2. To make attractive or acceptable:
  3. To advise or counsel:

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To give information

• make-known

  1. to announce some information generally.
  2. to disclose a secret.

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  1. to announce some information generally.
  2. to disclose a secret.

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• apprise

  1. To give notice to; inform:

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  1. To give notice to; inform:

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• inform

  1. To impart information to; make aware of something:
  2. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
  3. To give form or character to; imbue with a quality or an essence:

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  1. To impart information to; make aware of something:
  2. To acquaint (oneself) with knowledge of a subject.
  3. To give form or character to; imbue with a quality or an essence:

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• notify

  1. To give notice to; inform:
  2. To give notice of; make known.

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  1. To give notice to; inform:
  2. To give notice of; make known.

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