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to consult
01
to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something
Transitive: to consult sb | to consult with sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
consult
3rd person singular
consults
Present participle
consulting
Past simple
consulted
Past participle
consulted
Examples
The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.
02
to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something
Transitive: to consult a source of knowledge
Examples
The doctor consulted the patient's medical history before prescribing a treatment plan.
03
to give expert advice to help people or organizations make better decisions
Transitive: to consult sb | to consult sb on sth
Examples
The doctor consults patients to provide medical advice and treatment options.
04
to seek advice, information, or guidance from someone who is extremely knowledgeable or skilled in a specific area
Transitive: to consult an expert about sth
Examples
She decided to consult her lawyer about the legal implications of the contract before signing it.
Lexical Tree
consultancy
consultation
consultative
consult
