Definitions

consult

[kuhn-suhlt, kon-suhlt, kuhn-suhlt] / kənˈsʌlt, ˈkɒn sʌlt, kənˈsʌlt /

VERB

ask, confer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue brainstorm call in consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to

STRONG

cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat

WEAK

ask advice of be closeted with compare notes groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

answer reply

Example Sentences

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Prediction market users are disproportionately under the age of 45 and 71% are men, according to a recent study from analytics firm Morning Consult.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Ad-supported streaming is the preference for most adults, but a recent Morning Consult online poll conducted for The Wall Street Journal reveals a generational divide.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a new poll from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Morning Consult highlights a major knowledge gap.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Despite the deluge, Americans generally like holiday ads, according to an online poll conducted this month by Morning Consult for The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Consult your heart upon this point, while my delicacy questions you.

From Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence by Kite, Elizabeth S.

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