Consult: meaning, definitions and examples

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consult

[ kənˈsʌlt ]

^{Context #1}

in a professional capacity

Seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area).

Synonyms

ask, confer with, seek advice

Examples of usage

He consulted with a financial advisor before making investments.
The lawyer consulted his colleagues before making a decision.
She consulted a doctor about her health concerns.

^{Context #2}

consideration or discussion

Have discussions in order to reach a decision or to consider a particular course of action.

Synonyms

confer, deliberate, discuss

Examples of usage

The committee will consult with experts before finalizing the report.
The board will consult with shareholders before making a decision.
The team consulted each other before presenting the proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "consult" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consultar

🇮🇳 परामर्श करना

🇩🇪 konsultieren

🇮🇩 konsultasi

🇺🇦 консультуватися

🇵🇱 konsultować

🇯🇵 相談する (そうだんする)

🇫🇷 consulter

🇪🇸 consultar

🇹🇷 danışmak

🇰🇷 상담하다

🇸🇦 تشاور

🇨🇿 konzultovat

🇸🇰 konzultovať

🇨🇳 咨询 (zīxún)

🇸🇮 posvetovati se

🇮🇸 ráðfæra sig við

🇰🇿 кеңесу

🇬🇪 კონსულტაცია

🇦🇿 məsləhətləşmək

🇲🇽 consultar

Word origin

The word 'consult' originated from the Latin word 'consultare', which means 'to deliberate or consider'. Over the centuries, it evolved to encompass seeking advice or information from experts. The concept of consulting others for guidance has been a fundamental aspect of decision-making and problem-solving processes in various fields.