consulted; consulting; consults
1
: to have regard to : consider
"Adams, consult your own safety, and don't remain here … "—Charles Dickens
2
a
: to ask the advice or opinion of
consult a doctor
consult a lawyer
b
: to refer to
consult a dictionary
1
: to consult an individual
consulted with experts on the matter
2
: to deliberate together : confer
… the three powers would consult on how to ameliorate the internal political conflict …—W. S. Vucinich
3
: to serve as a consultant
consulter
noun
con·sult
kən-ˈsəlt
ˈkän-ˌsəlt
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