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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Before the April cease-fire, Israel wasn’t happy that it got word that a deal was finalized at a late stage and wasn’t consulted, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"It would have been nice if they had consulted," he told reporters.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Lewis said his understanding is that not all AI providers were consulted.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Parents said they were not consulted about the plans, with some saying they would not have sent children to the college if they knew of such transport issues.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“The good fairy queens consulted with the king and my father, then disappeared with the child. No one has seen her since. We assume she’s being protected from Malevolent, hidden away from spindles and curses.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley