B2verbhealthwork
US/kənˈsʌlt/
UK/kənˈsʌlt/
to ask an expert for advice or information, or to look something up in a book or source
In context
If the pain continues, you should consult a doctor.
The manager made the decision without consulting the rest of the team.
Students should consult the guidelines before they submit their thesis.
Words that go with consult
verb + noun
- consult a doctorAlways consult a doctor before taking new medicine.
- consult a lawyerYou should consult a lawyer before you sign the contract.
- consult a dictionaryWhen you're unsure of a word, consult a dictionary.
- consult the manualConsult the manual if the printer shows an error.
verb + preposition
- consult withThe school will consult with parents about the new timetable.
adverb + verb
- widely consultedThe report was widely consulted by policy makers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I consulted with my friend about the weather.Correct: I asked my friend about the weather.