Consulted Meaning in English
word · lemma: consult
/kənˈsəɫtəd/, /kənˈsəɫtɪd/
kun-SUHL-tid
/kənsˈʌltɪd/
kun-SULT-id
Definition
To ask someone for advice or information, or to look something up in a resource like a book or the internet.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal contexts like business, medicine, or law: 'consulted a doctor/lawyer.' Can also mean checking references: 'consulted the manual.' Not used for casual chatting.
Spanish: consultar - pedir consejo aPortuguese (BR): consultar - pedir conselho aPortuguese (PT): consultar - pedir conselho aChinese (Simplified): 咨询 - 请教Chinese (Traditional): 諮詢 - 請教Hindi: सलाह ली - परामर्श कियाArabic: استشار - طلب النصيحة منBengali: পরামর্শ নিয়েছিলেন - দেখেছিলেন (তথ্য যাচাই করার জন্য)Russian: проконсультировался - обратилсяJapanese: 相談した - 参照したVietnamese: tham khảo - hỏi ý kiếnKorean: 상담했다 - 참고했다Turkish: danıştı - başvurdu - baktı (bilgi için)Urdu: مشورہ کیا - رجوع کیاIndonesian: berkonsultasi - memeriksa (referensi)
Example Sentences
She consulted her teacher before making a decision.
basic
We consulted the map to find the right road.
basic
He consulted a doctor because he felt sick.
basic
Before buying the car, I consulted several reviews online.
natural
We consulted with our lawyer about the contract details.
natural
Whenever she's unsure, Jane has always consulted her parents.
natural