consult (materials); refer to; draw on
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to consult reference materials for study or research
formalOften used in academic, educational, or writing contexts.
Before writing his thesis, he consulted a large number of historical documents.
This dictionary is an important reference book for students learning Chinese.
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The author consulted various cultural backgrounds during the creative process.
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to use or draw on relevant materials for handling matters; to refer to
formalUsed in professional, organizational, or policy-making contexts.
This report is for reference only and cannot be used as an official document.
We drew on successful international experiences when formulating the new policy.
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We took into account the broad opinions of the masses in the reform plan.
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see also; refer to (another entry)
formalUsed in dictionaries, textbooks, or technical documents to direct the reader to related information.
For a detailed explanation of this grammar point, please refer to page 58.
For the usage of the entry 'development', you may refer to 'developed' and 'exploit'.