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

Synonyms:

noun

A consultation.

Webster's New World

A consultation, especially one involving physicians.

American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Consult

Singular:

consult

Plural:

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