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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

Example Sentences

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“Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Travellers were advised to consult the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and relevant embassies, it said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

As wizards and witches attempted to consult the papers before them, sundry pixies and fairies whirled around their heads, giggling and jabbering.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling