consult
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’