First Known Use: 1527
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1consult
verb con·sult \kən-ˈsəlt\
: to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)
: to talk about something with (someone) in order to make a decision
: to look for information in (something, such as a book or map)
Full Definition of CONSULT
transitive verb
1
: to have regard to : consider
2
a : to ask the advice or opinion of <consult a doctor> b : to refer to <consult a dictionary>
intransitive verb
1
: to consult an individual
2
: to deliberate together : confer
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Origin of CONSULT
Middle French or Latin; Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere to deliberate, counsel, consult
2consult
noun con·sult \kən-ˈsəlt, ˈkän-ˌ\
Definition of CONSULT
First Known Use of CONSULT
1560
Related to CONSULT
- Synonyms
- argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, discussion, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
CONSULT Defined for Kids
consult
verb con·sult \kən-ˈsəlt\
con·sult·edcon·sult·ing
Definition of CONSULT for Kids
1
: to seek the opinion or advice of <consult a doctor>
2
: to seek information from <consult a dictionary>
3
: to talk something over <I'll have to consult with my lawyer.>
Medical Dictionary
consult
transitive verb con·sult \kən-ˈsəlt\
Medical Definition of CONSULT
: to ask the advice or opinion of <consult a doctor>
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