Consulted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kən-ˈsəlt/ con·sult

Meaning & Definition of Consulted

Consulted (verb)

  1. to have regard to, consider
  2. to ask the advice or opinion of
  3. to refer to

Consulted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: advised, confabbed, confabulated, conferred, counseled, parleyed, treated
    related: argued, bandied, batted (around), chewed over, debated, deliberated, discussed, disputed, hashed (over), kicked around, mooted, palavered, talked, talked over, ventilated, rehashed, coached, guided, tutored, recommended, suggested, directed, referred (to)

  2. 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"

    similar: referred (to), resorted (to), turned (to), went (to), fell back on
    related: employed, used, utilized, depended (on), relied (on)

Related Entry: Consult (verb)

Consult is a different word from Consulted. The synonyms below are for consult, not for consulted.

  1. 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"

    similar: advise, confab, confabulate, confer, counsel, parley, treat
    related: argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate, rehash, coach, guide, tutor, recommend, suggest, direct, refer (to)

  2. 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"

    similar: go (to), refer (to), resort (to), turn (to), fall back on
    related: employ, use, utilize, depend (on), rely (on)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Consulted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Consulted:

advised, confabbed, confabulated, conferred, counseled, parleyed, treated, referred (to), resorted (to), turned (to), went (to), fell back on

Related Words for Consulted

argued, bandied, batted (around), chewed over, debated, deliberated, discussed, disputed, hashed (over), kicked around, mooted, palavered, talked, talked over, ventilated, rehashed, coached, guided, tutored, recommended, suggested, directed, employed, used, utilized, depended (on), relied (on)

Word Forms of Consulted

Inflections: consulting, consults

Derived words: consulter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Consulted

Middle French or Latin; Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere to deliberate, counsel, consult

First known use: 1527t

Frequently Asked Questions about Consulted

What does "Consulted" mean?

"Consulted" means to have regard to, consider. As a verb, it is defined as: to have regard to, consider. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Consulted"?

Other words for "Consulted" include advised, confabbed, confabulated, conferred, counseled, parleyed, treated and referred (to). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Consulted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Consulted"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Consulted". Common alternatives include advised, confabbed, confabulated, conferred, counseled, parleyed, treated, referred (to), resorted (to) and turned (to).

How do you use "Consulted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Consulted" in a sentence: "will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue"; "I often consult the dictionary when I am uncertain of a word's exact meaning".

Is "Consulted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Consulted" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Consulted"?

"Consulted" is pronounced /kən-ˈsəlt/ and divided into syllables as con·sult.

What is the origin of the word "Consulted"?

"Consulted" comes from Middle French or Latin; Middle French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere to deliberate, counsel, consult. First known use: 1527t.

What is another word for "Consulted" meaning "to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem"?

When "Consulted" (verb) means to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem, synonyms include advised, confabbed, confabulated, conferred, counseled and parleyed.