Synonyms for

Consulted

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

Definition

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise in a particular area

Synonyms & similar words

confer conferwith lookup confabulate consult confab refer discuss confer deliberate consider weigh review examine investigate research study analyze evaluate appraise judge assess

Synonyms by register

Formal

queried referred counseled

Informal

asked checked with got advice from

Literary

conferred with sought counsel from

Antonyms

ignored disregarded overlooked dismissed rejected

Common collocations

  • consulted a doctor
  • consulted a lawyer
  • consulted a dictionary
  • consulted the manual
  • consulted the experts
  • consulted the records
  • consulted the database

Word family

noun consultation
verb consult
adjective consultative

Usage note

Often used when seeking expert advice or information. Be mindful of the register; 'consulted' is generally more formal than 'asked'.

Example sentences

  1. I consulted with my teacher to get help with my math homework.
  2. She consulted with a lawyer before signing the contract.
  3. He consulted with his financial advisor before making a big investment.
  4. The doctor consulted with a specialist before making a diagnosis.
  5. We consulted with each other before making a decision on where to go for vacation.

Quotes

  • The best advice I ever got was that knowledge is power and to keep reading. - David Bailey
  • There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. - Colin Powell
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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