consulted

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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The former first lady was easy prey for spiritualists, whom she consulted in the hope of reaching her deceased husband and sons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Analysts consulted by AFP indicate companies are expected to post strong profits again in the second quarter.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Two sources with direct knowledge of the situation said that Hochman signed off on the conditions of the negotiated plea deal and that Sheriff Robert Luna was consulted on it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He has also consulted for airlines, including JetBlue, though he did not have a role in this case.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

He’d consulted his mother, who’d said, “As long as it’s too big to swallow, it’s probably safe.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman