consult

1 of 2

verb

con·sult kən-ˈsəlt How to pronounce consult (audio)

consulted; consulting; consults

transitive verb

: to have regard to : consider

"Adams, consult your own safety, and don't remain here … "

Charles Dickens

: to ask the advice or opinion of

consult a doctor

consult a lawyer

: to refer to

consult a dictionary

intransitive verb

: to consult an individual

consulted with experts on the matter

: to deliberate together : confer

… the three powers would consult on how to ameliorate the internal political conflict …

W. S. Vucinich

: to serve as a consultant

consulter noun

consult

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noun

con·sult kən-ˈsəlt How to pronounce consult (audio)

ˈkän-ˌsəlt How to pronounce consult (audio)

: consultation

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Confer vs. Consult

Confer and consult are very closely related in meaning, and each has senses that are synonymous with the other’s. But as is so often the case with near-synonyms, there are contexts in which one word is preferable to the other.

If you confer with someone, it is entirely possible that you will be seeking advice, but you could also simply be having a discussion (“they conferred privately before making a decision”). If you are consulting someone or something, it is more likely that you are seeking advice (“he consulted his doctor before deciding on a course of treatment”). Consult is unambiguously the correct choice when one is seeking guidance or information from a non-human source; you would consult (not confer with) a dictionary for information on a word.

The sense of confer that is concerned with giving something (as in, “education confers many benefits”) is not shared by consult.

Example Sentences

Verb consult a lawyer about a business matter You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor. He made the decision without consulting me. I expect to be consulted on important decisions. I don't remember that part of the meeting; I'll have to consult my notes. Noun it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Dearie also had 10 days after the Sept. 15 order to consult with lawyers for both the DOJ and Trump's team and then provide Judge Cannon with a timeline for the review.

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2022 Children’s is asking parents to consult their resource guide on whether a child needs to be taken to the ER.

al, 7 Sep. 2022 Mariya Yukhymenko does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Mariya Yukhymenko, The Conversation, 6 Sep. 2022 The explorers will consult experts in corals and sponges to learn more about the blue organism, the paper reported.

Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Mazar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond an academic appointment.

CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Put the stretching and running on hold and consult your doctor.

Jessica Sebor, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 That could change, as some states may eventually side with the federal government's decision to make the debt relief nontaxable, but borrowers may want to consult their tax preparers in the meantime, the group noted.

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Since everything is so new, schools will need to consult with the CIF on future ideas involving NIL.

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022

Noun

Since Friday alone, the hospital has scheduled 92 appointments for either a vasectomy or vasectomy consult.

Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 Under that program, Energica could work as consult with companies that might not have the engineering or financial resources to undertake large R&D efforts or beta systems iterations when building electric powertrains.

Bill Roberson, Forbes, 31 July 2022 After the consult, the patient is scheduled for a procedure, which takes about 5-10 minutes and is done under local numbing medication, Hotaling said.

Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 Park officials hope to eventually open the area up to the public, but the 26 square miles of land will remain closed to visitors as national park staff consult with local experts and residents to better understand the various cultural sites.

Caleb Jones, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 Planned Parenthood patients go through a similar set of steps, starting with an initial consult and also a preliminary semen analysis.

Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 While the project didn’t go live in the end, having a doctor consult on our project and join meetings with stakeholders was invaluable.

Taha Elraaid, Forbes, 2 June 2022 However, if fatty liver progresses to more advanced inflammation or fibrosis, a consult with your primary care doctor and referral to a gastrointestinal specialist is warranted.

Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022 Details in the 42-page agreement included requirements that Wayne State consult with Ilitch's organization on curriculum and have a display honoring him in a prominent place.

David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2022 See More

单词	consults
释义	consult 1 of 2 verb con·sult kən-ˈsəlt consulted; consulting; consults transitive verb 1 : to have regard to : consider "Adams, consult your own safety, and don't remain here … " Charles Dickens 2 a : to ask the advice or opinion of consult a doctor consult a lawyer b : to refer to consult a dictionary intransitive verb 1 : to consult an individual consulted with experts on the matter 2 : to deliberate together : confer … the three powers would consult on how to ameliorate the internal political conflict … W. S. Vucinich 3 : to serve as a consultant consulter noun consult 2 of 2 noun con·sult kən-ˈsəlt ˈkän-ˌsəlt : consultation Did you know? Confer vs. Consult Confer and consult are very closely related in meaning, and each has senses that are synonymous with the other’s. But as is so often the case with near-synonyms, there are contexts in which one word is preferable to the other. If you confer with someone, it is entirely possible that you will be seeking advice, but you could also simply be having a discussion (“they conferred privately before making a decision”). If you are consulting someone or something, it is more likely that you are seeking advice (“he consulted his doctor before deciding on a course of treatment”). Consult is unambiguously the correct choice when one is seeking guidance or information from a non-human source; you would consult (not confer with) a dictionary for information on a word. The sense of confer that is concerned with giving something (as in, “education confers many benefits”) is not shared by consult. Synonyms Verb advise confab confabulate confer counsel parley treat Noun argument argumentation argy-bargy [chiefly British] back-and-forth colloquy confab confabulation conference consultation council counsel debate deliberation dialogue dialog discussion give-and-take palaver parley talk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb consult a lawyer about a business matter You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor. He made the decision without consulting me. I expect to be consulted on important decisions. I don't remember that part of the meeting; I'll have to consult my notes. Noun it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Dearie also had 10 days after the Sept. 15 order to consult with lawyers for both the DOJ and Trump's team and then provide Judge Cannon with a timeline for the review. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2022 Children’s is asking parents to consult their resource guide on whether a child needs to be taken to the ER. al, 7 Sep. 2022 Mariya Yukhymenko does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Mariya Yukhymenko, The Conversation, 6 Sep. 2022 The explorers will consult experts in corals and sponges to learn more about the blue organism, the paper reported. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Mazar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond an academic appointment. CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Put the stretching and running on hold and consult your doctor. Jessica Sebor, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 That could change, as some states may eventually side with the federal government's decision to make the debt relief nontaxable, but borrowers may want to consult their tax preparers in the meantime, the group noted. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Since everything is so new, schools will need to consult with the CIF on future ideas involving NIL. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Noun Since Friday alone, the hospital has scheduled 92 appointments for either a vasectomy or vasectomy consult. Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 Under that program, Energica could work as consult with companies that might not have the engineering or financial resources to undertake large R&D efforts or beta systems iterations when building electric powertrains. Bill Roberson, Forbes, 31 July 2022 After the consult, the patient is scheduled for a procedure, which takes about 5-10 minutes and is done under local numbing medication, Hotaling said. Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 Park officials hope to eventually open the area up to the public, but the 26 square miles of land will remain closed to visitors as national park staff consult with local experts and residents to better understand the various cultural sites. Caleb Jones, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 Planned Parenthood patients go through a similar set of steps, starting with an initial consult and also a preliminary semen analysis. Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 July 2022 While the project didn’t go live in the end, having a doctor consult on our project and join meetings with stakeholders was invaluable. Taha Elraaid, Forbes, 2 June 2022 However, if fatty liver progresses to more advanced inflammation or fibrosis, a consult with your primary care doctor and referral to a gastrointestinal specialist is warranted. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022 Details in the 42-page agreement included requirements that Wayne State consult with Ilitch's organization on curriculum and have a display honoring him in a prominent place. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle French or Latin; Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere to deliberate, counsel, consult First Known Use Verb 1527, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1560, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition consult verb con·sult kən-ˈsəlt consulted; consulting 1 : to seek the opinion or advice of consult a doctor 2 : to seek information from consult a dictionary 3 : to talk something over I'll have to consult with my lawyer. Medical Definition consult transitive verb con·sult kən-ˈsəlt : to ask the advice or opinion of consult a doctor consults 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of consult 1 as in discusses to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance discusses confers talks advises counsels confabs argues treats parleys confabulates deliberates recommends debates talks over disputes coaches guides bandies moots suggests ventilates tutors palavers rehashes chews over directs bats (around) hashes (over) kicks around refers (to) 2 as in uses to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage I often consult the dictionary when I am uncertain of a word's exact meaning Synonyms & Similar Words uses utilizes employs turns (to) falls back on goes (to) refers (to) resorts (to) relies (on) depends (on) consults 2 of 2 noun plural of consult as in consultations an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser Synonyms & Similar Words consultations talks discussions debates meetings conversations deliberations argumentations dialogues conferences counsel arguments consultancies confabs seminars confabulations palavers dialogs colloquies chats parleys councils roundtables chat rooms negotiations give-and-takes symposiums symposia bull sessions back-and-forths argy-bargies discourses forums skull sessions talkathons raps round tables disquisitions skull practices fora words pourparlers
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