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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“You’ve seen Asia absolutely fighting for every barrel there is in the world,” said Amrita Sen, founder of consulting firm Energy Aspects.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Molly Rose Foundation meanwhile said it was "entirely right" for the government to be consult on its next steps rather than "rushing to implement" bans that may not work as intended.

From BBC

Documents show Ruemmler, now Goldman’s top lawyer, consulted Jeffrey Epstein on a relationship and potential new jobs while delivering legal and media advice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lincoln didn’t mean that leaders must always consult the people before acting.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he has also stated that, had Berlin been consulted in advance, it "would have advised against" the war.

From Barron's

consult

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