I. To take counsel, to consult (rare but class.): “consiliandi causā colloqui,” Caes. B. C. 1, 19: “difficilis ad consiliandum legatio,” Cic. Att. 15, 9, 2; Liv. Epit. 125; Hor. C. 3, 3, 17; Tac. H. 2, 53.—*
II. Alicui (prop. to take counsel for one, in one's favor; hence), to impart counsel, to counsel, advise: “amice,” Hor. A. P. 196.