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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

    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

consult Related Forms

con·sult′er noun

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.

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.