to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from

Consult your lawyer before signing the contract.

to refer to for information

Consult your dictionary for the spelling of the word.

to have regard for (a person's interest, convenience, etc.) in making plans.

Obsolete . to meditate, plan, or contrive.

to consider or deliberate; take counsel; confer (usually fol. by with )

He consulted with his doctor.

to give professional or expert advice; serve as consultant.

a consultation.

Archaic . a secret meeting, esp. one for seditious purposes.

verb

argue , ask advice of , be closeted with , brainstorm * , call in , cogitate , collogue , commune , compare notes , confab , confabulate , consider , debate , deliberate , discuss , examine , flap * , groupthink , huddle , interrogate , interview , kick ideas around , negotiate , parlay , pick one’s brains , powwow * , put heads together , question , refer to , regard , respect , review , seek advice , seek opinion of , take account of , take a meeting , take counsel , talk over , toss ideas around , treat , turn to , advise , parley , talk , ask , brainstorm , confer , counsel , decision , determine , devise , meeting , refer