verb

consult

KON-suhlt

verb

To seek advice or information from someone or something.

"You should consult a doctor before starting any new exercise routine."

"She consulted the map before choosing which trail to take."

To work as an independent adviser or expert rather than a regular employee.

"After leaving the firm, he began to consult for smaller startups."

How to Use Consult

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo ask for advice or check information before making a decision.

Common pairings

consult a doctor consult a lawyer consult with colleagues

consulted past tense, consults plural, consults singular

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You should _____ a doctor before starting any new exercise routine.

From Old French consulter, ultimately from Latin consulere, "to deliberate, take counsel."

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