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English verb: consult

1. consult (communication) get or ask advice from


SamplesConsult your local broker.
They had to consult before arriving at a decision.


ExamplesSam and Sue consult, Sam cannot consult Sue


Synonymsconfer with


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)ask, enquire, inquire

2. consult (communication) seek information from


SamplesYou should consult the dictionary.
Refer to your notes.


Synonymslook up, refer


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)research

3. consult (communication) have a conference in order to talk something over


SamplesWe conferred about a plan of action.


ExamplesSam cannot consult Sue , Sam wants to consult with Sue


Synonymsconfab, confabulate, confer


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)discuss, hash out, talk over


Narrower (hyponym)collogue

4. consult (communication) advise professionally


SamplesThe professor consults for industry.


ExamplesSam and Sue consult, Sam cannot consult Sue


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)advise, counsel, rede









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