Synonyms of consults

consults 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of consult

1

as in confers

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confers
• discusses
• talks
• advises
• counsels
• argues
• treats
• confabulates
• confabs
• deliberates
• parleys
• debates
• recommends
• coaches
• talks over
• guides
• bandies
• disputes
• ventilates
• moots
• suggests
• bats (around)
• rehashes
• hashes (over)
• tutors
• refers (to)
• chews over
• palavers
• directs
• kicks around

2

as in uses

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage

I often consult the dictionary when I am uncertain of a word's exact meaning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• goes (to)
• turns (to)
• refers (to)
• utilizes
• falls back on
• employs
• resorts (to)
• depends (on)
• relies (on)

consults

2 of 2

noun

plural of consult

as in consultations

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consultations
• discussions
• talks
• debates
• conferences
• conversations
• meetings
• dialogues
• deliberations
• argumentations
• counsel
• arguments
• consultancies
• confabs
• confabulations
• palavers
• seminars
• colloquies
• parleys
• councils
• chats
• give-and-takes
• chat rooms
• roundtables
• forums
• back-and-forths
• argy-bargies
• negotiations
• bull sessions
• symposia
• discourses
• skull sessions
• talkathons
• raps
• disquisitions
• words
• pourparlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consults

Verb

In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions. —Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026

The company also consults on zero-waste practices for sets such as recyclable craft services items, and helps divert leftover craft services meals to Every Day Action, which distributes food to organizations in need. —Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026

Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress. —Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026

Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026

He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026

Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026

The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases. —Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

Noun

And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day. —Sarah Raza, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit. —Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots. —Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026

Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms. —Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026

The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary. —Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026

Daya has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, and musicians. —Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026

Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026