1 tr. seek information or advice from (a person, book, watch, etc.).
2 intr. (often foll. by with) refer to a person for advice, an opinion, etc.
3 tr. seek permission or approval from (a person) for a proposed action.
4 tr. take into account; consider (feelings, interests, etc.).
Derivatives:
consultative adj.
Etymology: F consulter f. L consultare frequent. of consulere consult- take counsel
Useful english dictionary. 2012.