Synonyms of consults

consults 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of consult

1

as in confers

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

• confers
• discusses
• talks
• advises
• counsels
• argues
• treats
• confabulates
• confabs
• deliberates
• parleys
• debates
• recommends
• coaches
• talks over
• guides
• bandies
• disputes
• ventilates
• moots
• suggests
• bats (around)
• rehashes
• hashes (over)
• tutors
• refers (to)
• chews over
• palavers
• directs
• kicks around

2

as in uses

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

• uses
• goes (to)
• turns (to)
• refers (to)
• utilizes
• falls back on
• employs
• resorts (to)
• depends (on)
• relies (on)

consults

2 of 2

noun

plural of consult

as in consultations

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

• consultations
• discussions
• talks
• debates
• conferences
• conversations
• meetings
• dialogues
• deliberations
• argumentations
• counsel
• arguments
• consultancies
• confabs
• confabulations
• palavers
• seminars
• colloquies
• parleys
• councils
• chats
• give-and-takes
• chat rooms
• roundtables
• forums
• back-and-forths
• argy-bargies
• negotiations
• bull sessions
• symposia
• discourses
• skull sessions
• talkathons
• raps
• disquisitions
• words
• pourparlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consults

Verb

InStyle consults a stylist who shares her best advice on how to approach planning for an event and tricks to dressing the part. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Eric Potma, a UC Irvine chemistry professor who consults for the company, told Wired this week that its technology is worth exploring despite significant technical challenges. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

In a Silence of the Lambs nod, Vision consults Ultron for insight into Paladin’s predator mind-set but quickly realizes Ultron leaked his location, enabling the attack. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Once a concept is approved, the team consults its roster of dancers to find someone who can embody the character and complement the choreographer’s vision. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

The organization also consults with major studios and streamers on scripts, content and promotion, conducts research, creates resources for writers’ rooms and creative executives, and awards production grants. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, an up-and-coming FBI agent who reluctantly consults imprisoned murderer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to track down a dangerous serial killer. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

All four chefs have created the weekend’s menu, and McNeill, who consults on Mad Hospitality’s wine program, will curate the wine pairings. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Noun

Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

The pending buy will be the first real estate purchase by CoCreate, which runs artsy events and consults on local creative projects. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2026

Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data. — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

Path2Papers, a project at Cornell Law School, analyzed 1,600 consults and estimated that around 60% of DACA recipients would be subject to the 10-year ban. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Microagi, which is coming off a $55 million seed funding round, collects real-world training footage in more than a dozen countries and consults with companies on deploying robots in their factories. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 25 June 2026

Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds. — Laura Geller, CBS News, 1 June 2026