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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A Morning Consult survey conducted in November concluded that 79% of avid MLB fans and 69% of casual fans supported a ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

A Morning Consult survey found 41% of Americans in favour of the attack, versus 42% who wanted more diplomatic efforts.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Among health systems, 27% are paying for commercial AI licenses, triple the rate across the U.S. economy, according to a recent survey by Menlo Ventures and Morning Consult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Consult but a geometrician of more candor, and he explains the mystery to you.

From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by

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