verb
consult
kun-SULT/kənˈsʌlt/
To seek information or advice from a person or source.
The woman consults a nursery worker about her wilted plant.
Etymology
Latin consultare meant taking advice or counsel. Its underlying verb probably originally meant calling people together, connecting the search for guidance with gathering people to deliberate.
In context
when you are not sure about the food that your balinese cat should consume you might want to consult your vet
More examples
- Consult your doctor before stopping any medication.
- I consulted the manual for cleaning instructions.
- She consults with her team before making major decisions.
Forms
consult · consults · consulted · consulting
consultation noun — A meeting to seek information or advice.
consultant noun — Someone paid to provide expert advice.