consulted; consulting; consults
Definition of consult
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to have regard to : consider
"Adams, consult your own safety, and don't remain here … "— Charles Dickens
2a
: 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
consult
nounDefinition of consult (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of consult was in 1527
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