consulted

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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They said officials have consulted recently with Chinese companies and researchers to identify areas where China has developed a technology edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

I once consulted three different large language models about whether to use an exclamation point in a coffee chat request.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

In response, cruise staff increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolated ill passengers and crew members, and consulted with the CDC on sanitation procedures and reporting cases, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

High blood pressure, nervous breakdowns, respiratory problems, fever and dehydration feature among the most common ailments at the site housing hundreds, according to several doctors consulted.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The innkeeper seems to take a grim satisfaction in being consulted.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz