# consent vs consult

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### consent
*verb · IPA /kənˈsɛnt/ · frequency rank #3,869*
To express willingness, to give permission.

### consult
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ · frequency rank #8,651*
A visit to consult somebody, such as a doctor; a consultation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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