consult
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verb \kən-ˈsəlt\Definition of CONSULT
transitive verb
1
: to have regard to : consider
2
a : to ask the advice or opinion of <consult a doctor> b : to refer to <consult a dictionary>
intransitive verb
1
: to consult an individual
2
: to deliberate together : confer
See Examples of CONSULT
- consult a lawyer about a business matter
- You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor.
- He made the decision without consulting me.
- I expect to be consulted on important decisions.
- I don't remember that part of the meeting; I'll have to consult my notes.
Origin of CONSULT
Middle French or Latin; Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere to deliberate, counsel, consult
First Known Use: 1527
2con·sult
noun \kən-ˈsəlt, ˈkän-ˌ\Definition of CONSULT
Examples of CONSULT
- <it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser>
First Known Use of CONSULT
1560
Related to CONSULT
- Synonyms
- argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, discussion, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
con·sult
transitive verb \kən-ˈsəlt\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CONSULT
: to ask the advice or opinion of <consult a doctor>
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