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consultconsult /kənˈsʌlt/ ●●○ W3 AWL verb [intransitive, transitive] ETYMOLOGYconsultOrigin: 1500-1600 French consulter, from Latin consultare, from consulere to discuss, consult VERB TABLEconsult |
| Present | I, you, we, they | consult | | he, she, it | consults | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | consulted | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have consulted | | he, she, it | has consulted | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had consulted | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will consult | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have consulted |
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| Present | I | am consulting | | he, she, it | is consulting | | you, we, they | are consulting | | Past | I, he, she, it | was consulting | | you, we, they | were consulting | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been consulting | | he, she, it | has been consulting | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been consulting | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be consulting | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been consulting |
THESAURUSto talk about something with someone or a group in order to exchange ideas or decide something► discussto talk about something with someone or a group in order to exchange ideas or decide something: Can we discuss this later? The two leaders discussed a range of issues. ► talk something over to discuss something in an informal situation: I wouldn’t buy a new car without talking it over with my wife. ► debate to discuss the possible choices of what to do before choosing the best one: We’re still debating what to give Maddie for graduation. ► bargain to discuss something with someone in order to come to an agreement in which each side gets something that it wants: The country’s leaders tried to bargain with the rebels for the release of the prisoners. ► negotiate to discuss something in order to come to an agreement. Used especially about politics and business: Union leaders are negotiating with management, and a new contract is expected soon. ► confer formal to discuss something with someone else, in order to get his or her opinion: The man conferred privately with his lawyer for a few minutes before answering the police officer’s question. ► consult formal to discuss something with someone in order to get advice or information: The president consulted with European leaders before taking action. 1to ask for information or advice from someone because it is his or her job to have the answers: If your symptoms do not improve, consult your physician.consult somebody about something She consulted an independent financial adviser about a pension plan.consult with I need to consult with my lawyer.► see thesaurus at discuss2to discuss something with someone so that you can make a decision together: I can’t believe you sold the car without consulting me.consult with The administration is consulting with allies on possible responses.3to look for information in a book, map, list, etc.: The reporter took a moment to consult his notes. [Origin: 1500–1600 French consulter, from Latin consultare, from consulere to discuss, consult] |