consulted
Pronunciation: [kənˈsʌltɪd]
Word
Context: “help or advice”
(verb) to ask someone for their opinion or advice about something. When you want to know what someone thinks or if you should do something, you consult them.
Example
She consulted her teacher for advice before deciding on her project topic.
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He didn't consult anyone and made a decision all by himself.
Example
Did you consult with your parents before making that choice?
Context: “research or information”
(verb) to check a reference or source for information. This happens when you look something up to learn more about it, like reading a book or an article.
Example
They consulted a book to find the right answer to their homework problem.
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She didn't consult the instructions and ended up assembling the furniture incorrectly.
Example
Have you consulted any reliable sources for your report?
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