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Language & Communication — Lesson 87

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consultation

ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən

A conference (usually with someone important) — we need to hold a consultation before making any changes.

The doctor had a consultation with the patient about the treatment options.

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consultations

kənˌsʌlˈteɪʃənz

A conference (usually with someone important) — legal consultations are available on weekdays.

The doctor held consultations with patients every morning.

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consulted

kənˈsʌltɪd

Get or ask advice from — I consulted a doctor about my symptoms.

I consulted a doctor about my symptoms.

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consulting

kənˈsʌltɪŋ

Get or ask advice from — the firm specializes in business consulting.

Consulting is a growing industry in many countries.

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consults

kənˈsʌlts

Get or ask advice from — she consults a lawyer about her contract.

She consults a lawyer about her contract.

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contacted

kənˈtæktɪd

Be in or establish communication with — have you contacted the travel agent yet?

I contacted my doctor about the test results.

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contacting

kənˈtæktɪŋ

Be in or establish communication with — they are contacting us to arrange a meeting.

I am contacting the customer service department tomorrow.

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contend

kənˈtɛnd

Maintain or assert — scientists contend that climate change is accelerating rapidly.

She had to contend with numerous obstacles on her path to success.

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contended

kənˈtɛndɪd

Maintain or assert — the team contended with many challenges.

She contended for the championship title.

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contending

kənˈtɛndɪŋ

Maintain or assert — he is contending that the decision was unfair.

The two teams are contending for the championship title.

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contends

kənˈtɛndz

Maintain or assert — she contends that she was wrongly accused.

She contends that she was wrongly accused.

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ˈkɑːntents

A list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start — please check the contents of the box.

Please check the contents of the box.

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