consult

  • 21consult — verb ADVERB ▪ widely ▪ We consulted quite widely before deciding what to do. ▪ closely ▪ frequently, regularly ▪ adequately …

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  • 22consult — [17] The sult element of consult represents a prehistoric Indo European *sal , which may be related to Sanskrit sar ‘go’. It was used with the prefix com ‘together’ to form the Latin verb consulere ‘discuss, consult’. An altered form developed,… …

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  • 23consult — verb (I, T) 1 to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know about it: If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay. | consult sb about sth: An increasing number of clients are consulting them about Social… …

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  • 24consult — verb 1) you need to consult a lawyer Syn: seek advice from, ask, take counsel from, call on/upon, speak to, turn to, have recourse to; informal pick someone s brains 2) the government must consult with interested parties Syn: confer, have… …

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  • 25consult — verb 1) you need to consult a solicitor Syn: seek advice from, ask, call (on), turn to; informal pick someone s brains 2) the government must consult with interested parties Syn: confer, talk things over, communicate, deliberate, compare no …

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  • 26consult — [17] The sult element of consult represents a prehistoric Indo European *sal , which may be related to Sanskrit sar ‘go’. It was used with the prefix com ‘together’ to form the Latin verb consulere ‘discuss, consult’. An altered form developed,… …

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  • 27consult — 1. noun A visit, e.g. to a doctor; a consultation. The council broke; And all grave consults dissolved in smoke. . Syn: consultation 2. verb a) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer …

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  • 28consult — consultant, consultation * * * con·sult kən səlt vt to ask the advice or opinion of <consult a doctor> …

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  • 29consult — Synonyms and related words: GO, advise, advise with, bargain, blow, call in, cast away, cogitate, collogue, compare notes, confab, confabulate, confer, confer with, consider, consult with, counsel, deliberate, devour, discuss, discuss with,… …

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  • 30consult*/ — [kənˈsʌlt] verb 1) [T] to ask for advice from someone who has professional knowledge Consult your doctor before going on a diet.[/ex] I consulted my solicitor about the matter.[/ex] 2) [I/T] to discuss something with someone before you make a… …

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