consult
gb/kˈɑnsʌlt/ us/kˈɑnsʌlt/
B1
English
~ 2800
tanácsot kér, kikéri valakinek a véleményét, konzultál, utánanéz, kikeres, megnéz
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to consult [someone] about [something]
Before starting the project, we consulted several industry experts.
A projekt megkezdése előtt több iparági szakértőtől is tanácsot kértünk.
You should consult your doctor before taking this medication.
A gyógyszer szedése előtt kérje ki orvosa véleményét.
The company consulted with legal advisors about the new contract.
He consulted his mentor before accepting the job offer.
We consulted the team to get their input on the design.
Learner examples
I consulted my teacher about my homework.
Tanácsot kértem a tanáromtól a házi feladatommal kapcsolatban.
You should consult a doctor if you feel sick.
Ha betegnek érzed magad, fordulj orvoshoz.
She consulted her friend before buying the car.
We consulted our parents about the trip.
He consulted his boss about the problem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consult' with 'discuss'. 'Consult' usually means to ask for expert advice, while 'discuss' means to talk about something in general.
Meaning
Ask someone for advice
Collocations
consult a doctor
|consult an expert
|consult a lawyer
|consult with colleagues
|consult a specialist
Synonyms
ask (More general; can be about any question, not necessarily for expert advice.)
|
advise with (Less common and more formal way of saying to discuss something to get advice.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not seek or follow advice.)
Themes
communication
|business
|decision-making
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To ask someone for help or advice before you decide what to do.
To ask a person or group for their opinion, guidance, or expertise before making a decision.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to consult [a source of information]
You can consult the manual for installation instructions.
A telepítési utasításokat a kézikönyvben nézheted meg.
He consulted the map to find the quickest route.
Megnézte a térképet, hogy megtalálja a leggyorsabb útvonalat.
Before making his speech, he consulted his notes.
The lawyer consulted legal precedents before presenting the case.
Learner examples
I consulted the map to find the school.
Megnéztem a térképet, hogy megtaláljam az iskolát.
She consulted the dictionary for the meaning of the word.
Kikereste a szó jelentését a szótárban.
We consulted the book for answers.
He consulted his notes before speaking.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'consult' only applies to people, but it can also be used for sources of information like books and websites.
Meaning
Refer to a source for information
Collocations
consult a dictionary
|consult a map
|consult records
|consult the manual
Synonyms
refer to (More general term for looking at a source; doesn't imply formality.)
|
check (Informal term for quickly looking at something for information.)
Antonyms
guess (To decide without looking at any reference or source.)
Themes
learning
|research
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To read or look at a book or paper to get information.
To look at a book, document, website, or other source of information in order to find something out.
Grammar
Dictionary form
consult
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsʌlt/
US/kˈɑnsʌlt/
Syllables & stress
con - sult (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: consult
- 3rd Person Singular: consults
- Present Participle: consulting
- Past: consulted
Word family
Forms
consults
verb
consulting
verb
consulted
verb
Core family
consultation
noun B1
consultant
noun B1
Related words
consultancy
noun B2
consultative
adjective
Expressions
consult with
1/kˈɑnsʌlt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Discuss something with someone for advice
To talk with someone so you can decide what to do or solve a problem.
Examples
- I need to consult with my lawyer before signing this agreement.
- She consulted with her team about the marketing plan.
consult the oracle
1/kənsˈʌlt ðə ˈɔɹəkəl/
fixed phrase
informal
Ask someone wise for advice
To ask someone who is thought to know a lot about something for advice or answers.
Examples
- Whenever we have a problem, we consult the oracle—our grandmother.
- They joked that they would consult the oracle before making any decision.
consult the oracle
2/kənsˈʌlt ðə ˈɔɹəkəl/
fixed phrase
Ask source for special advice
To ask someone or something that is thought to have special knowledge for advice or answers.
Examples
- Before deciding, the villagers went to consult the oracle.
- If you don't know, you can always consult the oracle of the internet.