consult
verb (used with object)
to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from.
had consulted
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past perfectof consult.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Knowing that an indictment was in the offing, Heppner had consulted Claude for help on a defense strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
Nyaupane said the commission had consulted with political parties about the date, and "there is no alternative to this."
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
Birmingham police also claimed they had consulted leaders of the local Jewish community before banning Maccabi fans, but this also appears to have been false.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
He had consulted Prince William, who has all the warmth of an ice age for his uncle Andrew.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
Neither Maggie nor Kate nor Mrs. Kedzie had consulted Leah about this plan.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
