<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from: Consult your lawyer before signing the contract</li><li>to refer to for information: Consult your dictionary for the spelling of the word</li><li>to have regard for (a person's interest, convenience, etc.) in making plans</li><li>to meditate, plan, or contrive (obsolete)</li><li>to consider or deliberate; take counsel; confer (usually followed by with): He consulted with his doctor</li><li>to give professional or expert advice; serve as consultant</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a consultation</li><li>a secret meeting, especially one for seditious purposes (archaic)</li></ul>