Thesaurus results for CONSULT

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verb

kən-ˈsəlt

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

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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

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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

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Sacramento City Unified did not conduct a national search, although Jeane said at a March 5 meeting that a committee had been drafting a request for proposals from consulting firms. —

Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 The head coach will consult with his performance staff before deciding how many minutes the star will play. —

Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

Noun

And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day. —

ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit. —

Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consult

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At City, Jeglertz has been praised for conferring freedom and flexibility and thus more tactical dynamism compared to the more rigid and strict possession-style football espoused by former manager Taylor.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026