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

Police investigators consulted with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office before arresting Thompson on suspicion of murder in his daughter’s death. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

American Jewish World Service says it was not consulted and learned about the announcement from the State Department’s press release. — Alaa Murabit, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

It was originally supposed to be launch in January but ultimately took another six months as the organization consulted with lawyers and advocates, including The Athlete Surivors’ Assist, the nonprofit formerly known as Army of Survivors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Mick Night, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, has consulted for about a year with the Gilmers on selling the property and did not return emails, calls or texts seeking comment. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Prominent autism advocacy groups, scientists, and researchers have not been consulted on the project. — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Since 2025, the department has consulted two psychics in Sophie’s case, according to police. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Summer Reading The Sunday Read consulted former high school history teacher Dan Hurley for some recommendations. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

These differing friendly formats are not new — all three specialists consulted said non-90-minute matches, whether played in public or behind closed doors, have been a regular part of pre-season for the past 20 years. — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026