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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After consulting with the club’s medical staff and outside specialists, the Galaxy and Puig agreed to a second surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

And all-rounder Stokes said he would "hope" to be consulted on any potential changes to the England hierarchy.

From BBC

Since January 2025, she’s also co-hosted “The Universe Called” podcast, which explores “current astrological transits” and consults yoga philosophy to help listeners navigate through them.

From Los Angeles Times

I once watched him spend an entire bus ride diagnosing a fellow passenger’s goiter and then offering her advice about which kind of doctor she should consult.

From The Wall Street Journal

The real death toll is believed to be much higher, and military experts we have consulted believe our analysis of cemeteries, war memorials and obituaries might represent 45-65% of the total.

From BBC

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