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

Culin also consulted with other scholars and collectors to produce his final report 14 years later, which includes over 1,100 illustrations and descriptions of 239 sets of dice from 130 different tribes. —ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026

Her daughter, who had power of attorney, says she was never consulted. —Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026

After Brewers training staff came to the field and consulted with him, Bucknor left the field. —ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026

Drainage district officials consulted with a member of the Bad River Band Chippewa Tribe when opting for the name Manitou. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

One law enforcement official said officers weren’t consulted on the 287(g) bill. —Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026

Rowling has been involved in the series development and consulted with studio executives during its making. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026

Thaddeus Heuer noted that the administration could have consulted with relevant authorities before demolition but had declined. —David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026

In those cities, officials have stated that they were not consulted by federal authorities and have raised concerns about the potential impact the large centers may have on their water supplies. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026