consult

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kənˈsʌlt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/kənˈsʌlt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(v. kən sult; n. konsult, kən sult)


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consult
If you consult someone, you ask them for their opinion or advice.
If your baby is losing weight, you should consult your doctor promptly.
She wished to consult him about her future.
If you are renting from a private landlord, you should consult a solicitor to find out your exact position.
Some speakers of American English say consult with instead of ‘consult’.
The Americans would have to consult with their allies about any military action in Europe.
They consult with companies to improve worker satisfaction and productivity.

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