con
sult
Third Person
consults
Present Participle
consulting
Past Tense
consulted
Past Participle
consulted
1
to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something
transitive
- The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.
- Before purchasing the new equipment, I consulted the user reviews online to see if it was worth it.
- I consulted with my friends before making a decision about which college to attend.
- Before accepting the job offer, I consulted with my family to get their input.
- Before starting the project, we should consult the project manager to clarify any uncertainties.
Synonyms:
2
to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something
transitive
- The doctor consulted the patient's medical history before prescribing a treatment plan.
- The lawyer consulted legal precedents to build a strong case for their client.
- She consulted her map to find the best route to her destination.
- The researcher consulted academic journals to gather data for their study.
- The chef consulted her recipe book to find inspiration for a new dish.
3
to give expert advice to help people or organizations make better decisions
transitive
- The doctor consults patients to provide medical advice and treatment options.
- The architect consults clients on designing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- The HR consultant consults companies on employee relations and management.
- As a trusted advisor, he consults clients to help them make informed financial decisions.
- The architect consults the homeowners to bring their vision to life.
4
to seek advice, information, or guidance from someone who is extremely knowledgeable or skilled in a specific area
transitive
- She decided to consult her lawyer about the legal implications of the contract before signing it.
- He consulted his doctor about the best treatment options for his chronic back pain.
- The company CEO consulted the marketing team about the new advertising campaign strategy.
- Before making a decision, it's always wise to consult a financial advisor about your investment plans.
Synonyms: