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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
Examples
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.
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.
The lawyer consulted legal precedents to build a strong case for their client.
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.
The architect consults clients on designing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
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.
He consulted his doctor about the best treatment options for his chronic back pain.
Lexical Tree
consultancy
consultation
consultative
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