English dictionary

consult

/k/@/n's/@/lt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

The act of consulting or deliberating; consultation; also, the result of consulation; determination; decision.

noun

Source: webster1913

get or ask advice from

verb.communication

Examples
Consult your local broker.

They had to consult before arriving at a decision.

Synonyms confer with

Source: WordNet 3.0
seek information from

verb.communication

Examples
You should consult the dictionary.

Synonyms look up refer

Source: WordNet 3.0
have a conference in order to talk something over

verb.communication

Synonyms confab confabulate confer

Source: WordNet 3.0
advise professionally

verb.communication

Examples
The professor consults for industry.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

verb

Source: webster1913
To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of; to apply to for information or instruction; to refer to; as, to <i>consult</i> a physician; to <i>consult</i> a dictionary.

verb

Source: webster1913