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consult

US /kənˈsʌlt/

verb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

get or ask advice from

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please consult your supervisor before approving any extra spending.

Word Family

NounNoun
VerbVerb
consult gốc
AdjectiveAdj
consultive consultative consultatory
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • adviseto offer suggestions about the best course of action
  • conferhave a conference in order to talk something over
  • counsela lawyer who pleads cases in court

Collocations

  • Easy consult an English dictionary for correct definitions
    to consult an English dictionary for correct definitions, meaning to get or ask advice from
  • Medium consult qualified tax accounting specialists before filing
    to consult qualified tax accounting specialists before filing, meaning to get or ask advice from
  • Hard consult external senior legal counsel on compliance mandates
    to consult external senior legal counsel on compliance mandates, meaning to get or ask advice from
  • Very Hard consult an ancient esoteric oracle in superstitious desperation
    to consult an ancient esoteric oracle in superstitious desperation, meaning to get or ask advice from

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