Synonyms of consulted

consulted

verb

past tense of consult

1

as in conferred

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

• conferred
• discussed
• talked
• advised
• treated
• counseled
• argued
• parleyed
• confabulated
• debated
• confabbed
• deliberated
• recommended
• bandied
• talked over
• disputed
• suggested
• mooted
• ventilated
• coached
• tutored
• guided
• batted (around)
• rehashed
• hashed (over)
• chewed over
• referred (to)
• palavered
• kicked around
• directed

2

as in used

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

• used
• went (to)
• turned (to)
• utilized
• referred (to)
• employed
• fell back on
• resorted (to)
• relied (on)
• depended (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consulted

King, who consulted with them from Lviv, told NPR the same thing. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

This element of their story helped attract Messi’s attention in the first place, according to sources close to the 2022 World Cup winner, who asked for anonymity, like others consulted for this article. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

He’s consulted with dieticians, nutritionists, meditation coaches, and executive trainers. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Fire officials then consulted a map and instructed the county Office of Emergency Management to send an evacuation order for most areas west of Lake Avenue — the dividing line between west and east Altadena. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The decision prompted backlash from the two unions representing museum workers, DC 37 Local 1502 and UAW Local 2110, whose representatives said they had not been consulted. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office consulted local Boise key experts, who helped trace one of the Unknown Wanderer’s keys to a street in Jacksonville, Florida. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

And the conceit doesn’t hold up, since the players all return to the stage as a backup jury, consulted whenever the celebrity judges don’t vote on an act unanimously. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Aguilar won several accolades for her work and was consulted by other agencies on their social media strategy. — Vincent Medina, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026