IPA: /kənˈsʌlt/
KK: /kənˈsʌlt/
To talk with someone in order to get advice or information.
She decided to consult with her doctor before making any decisions about her health.
Past: consulted
Past Participle: consulted
A meeting or discussion to get advice or information, often involving experts or professionals.
She scheduled a consult with the doctor to discuss her symptoms.
To seek advice or information from someone, often an expert, or to refer to a source for guidance.
Before making a decision, it's wise to consult a professional.
Past: consulted
Past Participle: consulted
Consult → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "saltare" (meaning to leap or jump). The word originally described the act of coming together to leap into discussion or advice.
Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'jump into' ('saltare') a conversation or seek advice.