consulter

Variant of consult

consult definition

con·sult (kən sult′)

intransitive verb

to talk things over in order to decide or plan something; confer

Etymology: L consultare < pp. of consulere, to deliberate, consider, orig., prob., to call together, as in consulere senatum, to gather the senate, hence ask (it) for advice < com-, with + IE base *sel-, to take, seize > sell, Gr helein, to take

transitive verb

    1. to seek an opinion from; ask the advice of to consult a lawyer
    2. to refer to or turn to, esp. for information to consult a map
  2. to keep in mind while acting or deciding; show regard for; consider consult your own wishes in the matter
  3. Obsolete
    1. to confer about
    2. to plan for

noun

Obsolete a consultation

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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