consult

/kənsˈʌlt/

/kənˈsəɫt/

to consult

MAIN VERB

to seek information or advice from someone with knowledge in a particular field

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

synonyms : look up

have a conference in order to talk something over

synonyms : confab

advise professionally

Examples

1. He is consulting his zodiacal chart to determine his compatibility with different signs.

2. I always consult with the pharmacist before taking new medicine.

3. The agent put me on hold while she consulted a colleague.

4. I asked Alex to consult on this project because it's a bit out of my depth.