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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“As a program, it crashed and burned” under the variety of owners and investors that managed the company, said Richard Aboulafia, the managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, a consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the legislation faces a legal challenge and accusations ministers did not consult on it properly.

From BBC

Daniel Stilitz KC, for the corporation, said that the claim was "premature" as the body was consulting on a new policy.

From BBC

Krishna said he expects IBM will maintain or grow its head count in the next five years—mostly in areas like consulting, sales and coding.

From The Wall Street Journal

He considered extending his time at WBC, but backed out after consulting with Tigers officials and his agent.

From The Wall Street Journal

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