Counselor

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnsələr/

Definitions of counselor

noun a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example Sentences

A1 The counselor helped me choose my classes for next semester.

A2 The school counselor advised me on career options.

B1 The counselor provided guidance on managing stress and anxiety.

B2 The marriage counselor helped the couple work through their issues.

C1 The counselor's expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy was highly recommended.

C2 The counselor's empathetic approach was instrumental in helping the patient overcome trauma.

Examples of counselor in a Sentence

formal The counselor provided guidance on career options to the students.

informal I always feel better after talking to my counselor about my problems.

slang My counselor is like my personal therapist, always there to listen.

figurative The counselor acted as a lighthouse in the stormy sea of my emotions.

Grammatical Forms of counselor

• past tense: counseled
• plural: counselors
• comparative: more counselor
• superlative: most counselor
• present tense: counsels
• future tense: will counsel
• perfect tense: have counseled
• continuous tense: is counseling
• singular: counselor
• positive degree: counselor
• infinitive: to counsel
• gerund: counseling
• participle: counseling

Origin and Evolution of counselor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'counselor' originated from the Latin word 'consiliarius', which is derived from 'consilium' meaning advice or council.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'counselor' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just providing advice, such as a person who provides guidance, support, or therapy in various professional or personal contexts.