consult

¹con·sult

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

3

: to serve as a consultant

— con·sult·er noun

Examples of CONSULT

1. consult a lawyer about a business matter
2. You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor.
3. He made the decision without consulting me.
4. I expect to be consulted on important decisions.
5. 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

Related to CONSULT

Synonyms: advise, confab, confabulate, confer, counsel, parley, powwow, treat

Related Words: argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate; rehash; coach, guide, tutor; recommend, suggest; direct, refer (to)

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Rhymes with CONSULT

adult, exult, incult, indult, insult, occult, penult, result, tumult