Synonyms of consult

consult 1 of 2

verb

kən-ˈsəlt 

1

as in to confer

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confer
• discuss
• talk
• advise
• counsel
• argue
• treat
• parley
• confabulate
• talk over
• confab
• recommend
• guide
• ventilate
• debate
• suggest
• bat (around)
• deliberate
• dispute
• bandy
• hash (over)
• coach
• rehash
• tutor
• moot
• chew over
• refer (to)
• palaver
• kick around
• direct

2

as in to use

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage

I often consult the dictionary when I am uncertain of a word's exact meaning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• use
• go (to)
• turn (to)
• utilize
• refer (to)
• fall back on
• employ
• resort (to)
• rely (on)
• depend (on)

consult

2 of 2

noun

kən-ˈsəlt 

as in consultation

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consultation
• discussion
• talk
• debate
• meeting
• conversation
• conference
• dialogue
• deliberation
• argumentation
• counsel
• argument
• consultancy
• symposium
• council
• parley
• back-and-forth
• confab
• colloquy
• palaver
• confabulation
• chat
• forum
• seminar
• chat room
• give-and-take
• bull session
• negotiation
• roundtable
• argy-bargy
• discourse
• bargaining
• skull session
• disquisition
• talkathon
• rap
• words
• pourparler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consult

Verb

Altius is publicly known to have consulted at least one future Pac-12 member, Colorado State, which retained the firm last year as part of its effort to build out a general manager department. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026

Referees and team head coaches consulted with league officials before making a final, collaborative decision, per Bulls PR. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

Noun

When comparing packages, don’t just look at the number—interrogate the structure: What exactly is included (consults, anesthesia, meds, garments, hotel, transfers)? Who handles each step (hairline drawing, channel opening, graft placement; or, in rhinoplasty, tip work vs. dorsal lines)? —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025

The inaugural menu by Littman, in consult with The Good Eating Company, is still under wraps. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2025