Consult Definition & Meaning

consult
verb
  1. get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker"; "They had to consult before arriving at a decision"
  2. seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes"
  3. have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action"
  4. advise professionally; "The professor consults for industry"

"Consult" in song lyrics

See how consult is used in real songs:

  • "md consult"
    AOL — AOL
  • "d consult"
    AOL — AOL
  • "career consult"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "consult"

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