To consult
Example: She consults experts before making a final decision
Definition
"To consult" means to seek advice, information, or guidance from someone, often an expert, before making a decision or taking action. For example, when she consults experts, she gathers their opinions to make a well-informed choice.
Etymology
The word "to consult" originates from the Latin verb 'consultare,' which means 'to deliberate or ask advice.' It evolved through Old French 'consulter' before entering English in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The root 'consul-' relates to the idea of making careful decisions, much like Roman consuls deliberated on important matters.
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"To consult" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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