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consult

verb/kənˈsəlt/

definition

to ask for advice from a specialist like a doctor, teacher

example

There are many various diet suggestions on TV, but before you start any type of diet you must consult your doctor to learn which one might fit you best.

synonyms
askturn to
word origin — early 16th century (in the sense ‘confer’): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’

Advanced — Set 94

Set 94 of Advanced covers 5 words: consult, stimulate, administer, drag, retain. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. consult · verb/kənˈsəlt/

    to ask for advice from a specialist like a doctor, teacher

    There are many various diet suggestions on TV, but before you start any type of diet you must consult your doctor to learn which one might fit you best.

    Synonyms: ask, turn to

    Origin: early 16th century (in the sense ‘confer’): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’

  2. stimulate · verb/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪt/

    to encourage development in something

    The newly proposed government budget is designed to stimulate economic growth through a reduction in interest rates.

    Synonyms: excite, provoke, prompt

    Origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘sting, afflict’): from Latin stimulat- ‘urged, goaded’, from the verb stimulare

  3. administer · verb/ədˈmɪnəstər/

    to be responsible for an organization and organize something as a part of your job

    The foundation was officially given permission by government to administer the project related to increasing student participation in exchange programs.

    Synonyms: conduct, carry out, execute

    Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin administrare, from ad- ‘to’ + ministrare (see ministration)

  4. drag · verb/dræɡ/

    to forcefully pull a person somewhere or to persuade a person to do something

    When children drag you to a place you really don't want to go to, you need to be patient and convince them to leave with a more interesting activity suggestion.

    Synonyms: pull, move

    Origin: Middle English: from Old English dragan or Old Norse draga ‘to draw’; the noun partly from Middle Low German dragge ‘grapnel’

  5. retain · verb/rəˈteɪn/

    to continue to own something

    A famous divorce court case that was followed by millions concluded with the mother retaining custody of her children and getting an increase in child support payments.

    Synonyms: have, hold, keep

    Origin: late Middle English: via Anglo-Norman French from Old French retenir, from Latin retinere, from re- ‘back’ + tenere ‘hold’