consult vs touch upon

consult

noun
  • A visit, e.g. to a doctor; a consultation. 

verb
  • To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer. 

  • To advise or offer expertise. 

  • To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of (a person) 

  • To have reference to, in judging or acting; to have regard to; to consider; as, to consult one's wishes. 

  • To refer to (something) for information. 

  • To work as a consultant or contractor rather than as a full-time employee of a firm. 

touch upon

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