consult

verb
UK: /kənˈsʌlt/
US: /kənˈsʌlt/

  1. To ask someone for information or advice.

    1. I need to consult my doctor about this rash. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before making a big decision, you should consult with an expert. [ ] [ ]

  2. To discuss something with someone before making a decision.

    1. Let's consult before we decide. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager needs to consult with the team about the new project. [ ] [ ]

  3. To look at something to get information.

    1. Please consult the map for directions. [ ] [ ]
    2. You may need to consult the manual for detailed instructions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advise discuss refer to deliberate
consult noun

  1. A meeting with an expert to get advice.

    1. I had a consult with a lawyer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient had a consult about surgery options available for him. [ ] [ ]
consult intransitive-verb

  1. Give professional advice.

    1. She consults on design projects. [ ] [ ]
    2. He consults to big corporations about financial stuff. [ ] [ ]
consult transitive-verb

  1. Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert).

    1. Consult him about your issues. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should consult a financial advisor to plan for your retirement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consult" in English means: To ask someone for information or advice., To discuss something with someone before making a decision., To look at something to get information..

The phonetic transcription of "consult" is /kənˈsʌlt/ in British English and /kənˈsʌlt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consult": advise, discuss, refer to, deliberate.

Example usage of "consult": "I need to consult my doctor about this rash.". More examples on the page.