consultverb
uk/kənˈsʌlt/us/kənˈsʌlt/C1 [ T ] to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject:
If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.
I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map.
C1 [ I or T ] to discuss something with someone before you make a decision:
Why didn't you consult me about this?
This afternoon the president was consulting with his advisers.
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- If you have any problems, consult the FAQs on our website.
- If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
- If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
- They consulted the village elders.
- I'll have to consult my colleagues about the proposed changes.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Questioning people & asking questions in general
- beat
- bombard
- canvass
- cross-question
- debrief
- desk research
- enquiry
- feel sb/sth out
- grilling
- interrogate
- interview
- interviewee
- opinion poll
- pin
- Q, q
- questioner
- questioning
- third
- what do you have to say for yourself? idiom
- worm
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