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

But Dolin, who widely consults other historical and archaeological records, goes out of his way to offer multiple explanations for the actions of the islanders. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership. — Jill Kargman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026

Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac. — Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 May 2026

One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026

In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions. — Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026

Noun

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

But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work. — Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026

Tirias Research tracks and consults for companies throughout the electronics ecosystem from semiconductors to systems and sensors to the cloud. — Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

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. — Sarah Raza, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

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

Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots. — Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026