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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

    1. to seek an opinion from; ask the advice of to consult a lawyer
    2. to refer to or turn to, esp. for information to consult a map
  2. to keep in mind while acting or deciding; show regard for; consider consult your own wishes in the matter
  3. Obsolete
    1. to confer about
    2. to plan for

noun

Obsolete a consultation

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consult Synonyms

consult

v.

take counsel, deliberate, confer, parley, discuss, call in, counsel with, be closeted with, conspire with, compare notes, put heads together, confabulate, negotiate, debate, talk over, consider with, seek the opinion of, ask advice of, turn to, refer to, check with, seek advice, advise with, take up with, huddle*; see also advise 1, ask 1, discuss, interview.


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consult Usage Examples

Object

  • adviser: You may wish to consult a financial adviser or your tax office about your personal circumstances.

Preposition: on

  • proposal: We also hope to be consulting soon on new proposals for employment targets.

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.

Preposition: with

  • stakeholder: At completion of the SPA Review, the government consulted widely with other stakeholders on the results.
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consult quotes

Consult, v.t. To seek another's approval of a course already decided upon.

-Bierce, Ambrose Gwinett

Consult the genius of the place in all.

-Pope, Alexander

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