consult — to seek information or advice from someone with expertise
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to seek information or advice from someone with expertise
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsʌlt/
Example Sentences
- Before getting a tattoo of his ex's name, he should have consulted his brain first.
- She consulted three different fortune tellers about her love life, but they all gave her different answers.
- Students should consult their academic advisors when choosing their major.
consult
VERB[/kənˈsʌlt/]
to seek information or advice from someone with expertise
She decided to consult her doctor about the strange headaches.
Consult an adult, see the result!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin consultare, meaning 'to deliberate together' or 'to take counsel'. The word emerged from ancient Roman Senate practices, where deliberative bodies sought mutual counsel before making important decisions.
Breakdown
con- (together) + sultare (to deliberate, to consider carefully). The root sultare relates to the verb sulere, meaning to ponder or reflect upon.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Before getting a tattoo of his ex's name, he should have consulted his brain first.”
“She consulted three different fortune tellers about her love life, but they all gave her different answers.”
“Students should consult their academic advisors when choosing their major.”
“The CEO consulted the board of directors before making the final decision.”
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