consult

[kuhn-suhlt, kon-suhlt, kuhn-suhlt] / kənˈsʌlt, ˈkɒn sʌlt, kənˈsʌlt /

VERB

ask, confer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue brainstorm call in consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to

STRONG

cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat

WEAK

ask advice of be closeted with compare notes groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

answer reply

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Because of this, people with high blood pressure should consult a health care professional before making the switch.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Altman in early 2025 asked former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to informally consult a team inside OpenAI working on making a social-media project similar to X, according to the Journal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

For instance, you may consult an insurance broker to purchase a policy of some kind, like life insurance with a long-term-care insurance rider.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In early 2025, he asked former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to informally consult a team inside OpenAI that was working on a separate social-media project similar to X, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Whom could she consult if she was uncertain?

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

consult

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