Synonyms for

Consultants

Verb / kʌˈnsʌltʌnts / Another word for consultants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Consultants are people who give expert advice or guidance.

Synonyms & similar words

advisor adviser consultant adviser expert specialist counselor guide mentor coach advisor analyst strategist facilitator planner professor teacher instructor lecturer tutor trainer educator therapist

Synonyms by register

Formal

advisors specialists experts consultants

Informal

pros gurus brains wise guys

Literary

oracles sages mentors

Antonyms

employees staff workers subordinates associates team members

Common collocations

  • management consultants
  • business consultants
  • IT consultants
  • financial consultants
  • independent consultants
  • external consultants
  • hired consultants

Word family

noun consultant
verb consult
adjective consultative

Usage note

The word 'consultants' refers to professionals who provide expert advice. It is often used in a business context. The plural form is 'consultants'.

Example sentences

  1. The consultants helped the business improve their profits.
  2. I want to be a consultant when I grow up.
  3. The company paid a lot of money to hire the best consultants.
  4. The consultants gave a presentation to the board of directors.
  5. The consultants recommended a new software system for the company.

Quotes

  • "Consultants are people who borrow your watch and tell you what time it is, and then walk off with the watch." - Robert Townsend
  • "A consultant is someone who saves his client almost enough to pay his fee." - Arnold H. Glasow
  • "Consultants have credibility because they are not dumb enough to work at your company." - Scott Adams

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