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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Patients taking the medicine shouldn’t stop taking it by themselves but should consult their doctor if they have any concerns, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“For decades, Washington has maintained that it doesn’t consult with Beijing on the size, timing, or contents of arms sales provided to Taiwan for its self-defense,” Kim says.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

They didn’t consult project websites or other supplementary materials.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

One Labour source joked, "there are rumours that they've brought an ouija board through the green baize door to consult Clem Atlee and Harold Wilson".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

I remember Mother telling me I was on dish duty, because she was leaving for Utah after lunch to consult for another midwife on a complicated pregnancy.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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