consult
gb/kˈɑnsʌlt/ us/kˈɑnsʌlt/
B1
Angielski
~ 2800
tanácsot kér, kikéri valakinek a véleményét, konzultál, utánanéz, kikeres, megnéz
CZASOWNIK
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consult' with 'discuss'. 'Consult' usually means to ask for expert advice, while 'discuss' means to talk about something in general.
Znaczenie
Ask someone for advice
Kolokacje
consult a doctor
|consult an expert
|consult a lawyer
|consult with colleagues
|consult a specialist
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
ignore (To deliberately not seek or follow advice.)
Tematy
communication
|business
|decision-making
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B1
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think 'consult' only applies to people, but it can also be used for sources of information like books and websites.
Znaczenie
Refer to a source for information
Kolokacje
consult a dictionary
|consult a map
|consult records
|consult the manual
Synonimy
refer to (More general term for looking at a source; doesn't imply formality.)
|
check (Informal term for quickly looking at something for information.)
Antonimy
guess (To decide without looking at any reference or source.)
Tematy
learning
|research
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
consult
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsʌlt/
US/kˈɑnsʌlt/
Sylaby i akcent
con - sult (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: consult
- 3rd Person Singular: consults
- Present Participle: consulting
- Past: consulted
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
consults
verb
consulting
verb
consulted
verb
Core family
consultation
noun B1
consultant
noun B1
Related words
consultancy
noun B2
consultative
adjective
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Before deciding, the villagers went to consult the oracle.
- If you don't know, you can always consult the oracle of the internet.