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

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In December, for example, Monroe backed a senior credit facility to support InTandem Capital Partners’ investment in The Phia Group, a Canton, Mass.-based provider of consulting and management services for health benefit plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

After being consulted by the referee, it appears Tom Izzo asks former Spartan, Paul Davis, to leave his seat.

From Los Angeles Times

The Department for Transport will consult on three or six months for the minimum learning period.

From BBC

Stevens said its underwater search unit had also been deployed and officers had consulted with an oceanographer.

From BBC

A recent survey by compensation consulting firm Pearl Meyer found boards often don’t receive regular updates on security issues, though.

From The Wall Street Journal

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