consult Definition
con·sult (kən sult′)
intransitive verb
to talk things over in order to decide or plan something; confer
Etymology: L consultare < pp. of consulere, to deliberate, consider, orig., prob., to call together, as in consulere senatum, to gather the senate, hence ask (it) for advice < com-, with + IE base *sel-, to take, seize > sell, Gr helein, to take
transitive verb
- to seek an opinion from; ask the advice of to consult a lawyer
- to refer to or turn to, esp. for information to consult a map
- to keep in mind while acting or deciding; show regard for; consider consult your own wishes in the matter
- Obsolete
- to confer about
- to plan for
noun
Obsolete a consultation
consult Related Forms
consult Synonyms
consult
v.
consult Usage Examples
Object
- adviser: You may wish to consult a financial adviser or your tax office about your personal circumstances.
- solicitor: If you are in any doubt about your statutory rights you may wish to consult a solicitor or your local citizens advice bureau.
- doctor: Parents should always consult a doctor with questions about their child's health...
- physician: Women must be educated not to take medication without consulting a physician, pharmacist, midwife or nurse.
- stakeholder: Have you consulted all stakeholders on what they perceive are the project risks?
- lawyer: When buying or selling a business with an occupational pension scheme, as the employer you should consult a lawyer.
Preposition: on
- proposal: We also hope to be consulting soon on new proposals for employment targets.
- microfiche: Indexes have been created to these records and these national indexes are available to consult on microfiche at Gloucestershire Archives.
- draft: Alongside this consultation, we are separately consulting on the draft Offshore Marine Conservation ( Natural Habitats, &c. ) Regulations 2006.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
manual: For help on enabling graphics printing please consult the printer manual.
Adjective complement
him/her: The program director has regular office hours, and students are encouraged to consult him/her during these times.
Modifying Another Word
widely: We will consult widely on these measures, including the other political parties of course.
Followed by an intransitive particle
on: Issues consulted on may themselves be complex, requiring a period of weeks to draft responses.
Used with why or when
- whenever: Students ' unions should be consulted whenever there is a quality-based inspection into university departments and provision.
- when: We want to use the web to make it easier to consult fully when developing policy.
Preposition: with
- stakeholder: At completion of the SPA Review, the government consulted widely with other stakeholders on the results.
- attorney: It's a good idea to consult with an attorney or other financial adviser before filing for this status.
- colleague: He also visited Japan to consult with colleagues undertaking the first sexual abuse prevalence study in Japan.
- resident: Magna has consulted fully with the residents at both schemes about the changes.
- employe: Again, the key is to consult with the employe.
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