consult
To seek advice or information from someone
Examples
In a meeting
“Let me consult with legal before we finalize this contract.”
Over coffee
“I should consult my doctor before starting this diet.”
Why this word
ask
Ask is simple questioning, while consult implies seeking expert advice or referring to authoritative sources
check
Check means verify or look at, while consult emphasizes seeking guidance from knowledgeable sources
confer
Confer suggests mutual discussion, while consult specifically means seeking advice or information from an expert or source
Usage tip
Implies seeking expert opinion or formal advice, not just casual asking
Etymology
Latin 'consultare' from 'consulere' (to deliberate, take counsel)
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