English · Word Candidate

consult

/ˈkɒnsʌlt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: consults · consulting · consulted

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Meaning · English

A visit to consult somebody, such as a doctor; a consultation.

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.

Verb

Let us consult upon to-morrow's business.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To advise or offer expertise.

Verb

Well, I have a trade of my own. I suppose I am the only one in the world. I’m a consulting detective, if you can understand what that is.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “consult” mean?

A visit to consult somebody, such as a doctor; a consultation.

Is “consult” formal or informal?

consult is generally US.