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consult
[kənˈsʌlt]
verb
consultar
1.
to seek advice or information from someone
I consulted my lawyer about the contract.
Consultei meu advogado sobre o contrato.
2.
to refer to a source for information
She consulted the dictionary to check the spelling.
Ela consultou o dicionário para verificar a ortografia.
3.
to take into consideration
We must consult the needs of our customers.
Devemos considerar as necessidades de nossos clientes.
4.
to have a meeting with someone to discuss something
The doctors consulted with each other about the patient's treatment.
Os médicos consultaram-se sobre o tratamento do paciente.
Synonyms
advise
confer
discuss
seek advice
refer to
Antonyms
ignore
disregard
overlook
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
consultar
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
consultar
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
consultar
same as general Brazilian
Portugal
consultar
standard usage; sometimes 'aconselhar-se' for seeking advice
Related Idioms & Phrases
consult with someone
consult on a matter
consult a professional
consult one's conscience
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