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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First she’d need to consult the hospital’s risk-management team.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Parents should consult their state labor departments for more information.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Still, Strathmann said Raman takes principled stances, even when they disagree or when Raman doesn’t consult the group.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The Justice Department has said that it is common to consult with corporate stakeholders on a merger case and that all of its settlements “are based on the merits.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Before they could move or consult one another, however, they heard a cry from behind them.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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