B2verb formal 2K

Consult

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈsʌlt/","/kənˈsʌlts/","/kənˈsʌltɪd/","/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈsʌlt/","/kənˈsʌlts/","/kənˈsʌltɪd/","/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Consult

to go to somebody for information or advice

In simple words: To ask someone for advice or information.

Consult in a sentence

• I need to consult my schedule before making any plans.
• She decided to consult with a financial advisor about her investments.
• Before taking any major action, it is best to consult the legal guidelines.
• He will consult the manual to fix the appliance.
• The doctor urged the patient to consult a specialist for further tests.

How to use Consult

Use 'consult' in formal settings, such as business or academic contexts. It may sound too formal for casual conversations. In informal situations, 'ask' or 'check with' may be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

consult + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'consultant' giving advice — they 'consult' with clients.

Related words

Collocations with Consult

• widely
• closely
• frequently
• need to
• should
• about
• with
• widely
• closely
• frequently
• need to
• should
• about
• with

Synonyms for Consult

• advise
• confer
• discuss
• review
• interview

Opposites of Consult

• ignore
• dismiss

Common mistakes with Consult

• Using 'consult' without an object (e.g., saying 'I'm going to consult' without specifying whom or what).
• Confusing 'consult' with 'consultant' and using them interchangeably.
• Using 'consult' in a casual conversation where simpler words are more fitting.

Frequently asked questions about Consult

What does Consult mean?

To ask someone for advice or information.

What is the definition of Consult?

to go to somebody for information or advice

How do you use Consult in a sentence?

I need to consult my schedule before making any plans.

Can you give another example of Consult?

She decided to consult with a financial advisor about her investments.

What are synonyms for Consult?

Common alternatives include advise, confer, discuss, review, interview.

What is the opposite of Consult?

Opposite meanings include ignore, dismiss.

What words go with Consult?

It commonly pairs with widely, closely, frequently, need to, should, about, with, widely, closely, frequently, need to, should, about, with.

What are common mistakes when using Consult?

Using 'consult' without an object (e.g., saying 'I'm going to consult' without specifying whom or what). Confusing 'consult' with 'consultant' and using them interchangeably. Using 'consult' in a casual conversation where simpler words are more fitting.

How do you pronounce Consult?

US: /["/kənˈsʌlt/","/kənˈsʌlts/","/kənˈsʌltɪd/","/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsʌlt/","/kənˈsʌlts/","/kənˈsʌltɪd/","/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Consult formal or informal?

"Consult" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Consult?

Use 'consult' in formal settings, such as business or academic contexts. It may sound too formal for casual conversations. In informal situations, 'ask' or 'check with' may be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Consult?

"Consult" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.