intransitive verb

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. 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