Also means
consult
Usage Note
beraten means to advise someone, taking a direct accusative object: der Anwalt berät seine Klienten. The reflexive sich beraten means to confer or deliberate together. Its noun Beratung ('consultation, advice') is everywhere in business German.
Examples
"Der Arzt berät seine Patienten gut."
Natural Translation
The doctor advises his patients well.
Literal Translation
The doctor advises his patients well.
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