Consult Definition
kən-sŭlt
consulted, consulting, consults
verb
consulted, consulting, consults
To talk things over in order to decide or plan something; confer.
Webster's New World
To seek an opinion from; ask the advice of.
To consult a lawyer.
Webster's New World
To refer to or turn to, esp. for information.
To consult a map.
Webster's New World
To take into account; consider.
Consult one's checkbook before making a major purchase.
American Heritage
To keep in mind while acting or deciding; show regard for; consider.
Consult your own wishes in the matter.
Webster's New World
noun
A consultation.
Webster's New World
A consultation, especially one involving physicians.
American Heritage
Origin of Consult
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From Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare (“to deliberate, consult”), frequentative of consulere (“to consult, deliberate, consider, reflect upon, ask advice”), from com- (“together”) + -sulere, of uncertain origin.
From Wiktionary
French consulter from Latin cōnsultāre frequentative of cōnsulere to take counsel
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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