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Synonyms
con·sult (kən-sŭlt́)

[French consulter, from Latin cōnsultāre frequentative of cōnsulere, to take counsel.]

verb: -sult·ed, -sult·ing, -sults. 

transitive verb 

    1. To seek advice or information of: consult an attorney.
    2. To refer to: consulted a telephone directory for the number.
  2. To take into account; consider: consult one's checkbook before making a major purchase.

intransitive verb 

  1. To exchange views; confer.
  2. To work or serve as a consultant: a retired executive who consults for several large companies.

noun 

A consultation, especially one involving physicians.

derivatives

con·sult́er
noun