consulted

Asked an expert

Consulted is the past tense of consult, meaning to seek information or advice from someone or something.

You might have consulted a doctor about symptoms, consulted a lawyer before signing, or consulted the manual when assembly went wrong.

When someone is consulted, their opinion is solicited: She was consulted on the decision but not given final say.

professional

doctor

Licensed medical healer

accountant · architect · engineer · advisor · solicitor · barrister · psychologist · dentist · veterinarian · pharmacist

advice

guidance

Advice for decisions

second opinion · feedback · direction · assistance · insight · wisdom · mentorship · coaching · opinion · inquiry

examined

reviewed

Examined and judged

studied · perused · looked up · cross-referenced · verified · sourced · cited · queried · searched · browsed

reference

database

Organized digital information collection

dictionary · archive · records · documents · sources · literature · texts · charts · maps · index

deliberation

committee

Appointed group for duties

forum · discussion · debate · roundtable · symposium · negotiation · summit · conclave · caucus · dialogue

Categories
Opposites
seeking input/advice

consultedignored

Purposely not noticed

disregarded · unconsulted · overlooked · bypassed · went it alone

acknowledgment of expertise/authority

consultedsnubbed

Intentionally disregarded

dismissed · ignored · disregarded · overlooked · bypassed

Phrases
Family

consult, consultant, consulting, consultation, consults, consultants, consultative, unconsulted

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