consult

(verb) get or ask advice from. Synonyms: confer with. Examples: "Consult your local broker." "They had to consult before arriving at a decision."

(verb) seek information from. Synonyms: refer, look up. Examples: "You should consult the dictionary." "Refer to your notes."

(verb) have a conference in order to talk something over. Synonyms: confer, confabulate, confab. Example: "We conferred about a plan of action."

(verb) advise professionally. Example: "The professor consults for industry."