consult
verb
to ask for information or advice from someone who has special knowledge about a particular subject
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To ask for, or to receive advice
turn to
to go to someone for help when you are having difficulty dealing with a situation
sound out
to try to find out someone’s opinions, ideas, feelings etc by talking to them
look to
to hope or expect to get help, advice etc from someone
ask around
to ask several people for information or advice
pick someone’s brains
to ask someone questions because you want them to give you advice or information
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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