Main Entry:

¹con·sult

Pronunciation:

\kən-ˈsəlt\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle French or Latin; Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere to deliberate, counsel, consult

Date:

1527

transitive verb1: to have regard to : consider2 a: to ask the advice or opinion of <consult a doctor> b: to refer to <consult a dictionary>intransitive verb1: to consult an individual2: to deliberate together : confer3: to serve as a consultant

— con·sult·er noun