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walkingirl
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 Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:40 am Post subject: COUNSEL OR SUGGESTION |
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Hi all 
There is a question below which puzzled me. 
You'd better seek an architect's _____ before building the house.
A suggestion B counsel
I hope you could help me.
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obelix
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| Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:55 am Post subject: |
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| Counsel is the preferred word because it means advice, especially advice which is formally given, as it would be in this case. |
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walkingirl
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| Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:51 am Post subject: t |
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| Thank you for your excellent explanation! |
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LucentShade
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| While I would also say that "counsel" is the more correct choice, "suggestion" would still be understood. |
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