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Meaning of Consult
The primary meaning of the word "consult" is to seek or provide advice or information.
Definitions
- To seek advice or information from someone, especially an expert
- To have discussions or meetings in order to reach a decision or find a solution
- To refer to a source of information, such as a book or database, in order to find an answer or learn something
Etymology of Consult
The word "consult" comes from the Latin "consultare", which means "to deliberate" or "to consider carefully"
It is derived from "consult-", the past participle stem of "consultare", and the suffix "-are", which forms a verb
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to mean "to consider carefully" or "to deliberate", and later to mean "to seek advice" or "to advise"
Example Uses
- The company will consult with a team of experts before making a decision
- She consulted her doctor before starting the new medication
- The government consulted with local residents before building the new development
- The student consulted her notes before taking the exam
- The manager consulted with the team to discuss the project's progress