American Dictionary
Definition consult in American English
consult
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kənˈsʌlt/
1
to ask for information or advice from someone who has special knowledge about a particular subject
2
to discuss something with someone, or to get their permission before you make a decision
Example
We will be consulting with representatives from several different industries.
Example
Why wasn't I consulted about this?
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