Consultative bodies refer to groups or committees that provide advice or recommendations on various issues. These bodies may go by different names depending on their specific functions and contexts. Some synonyms for consultative bodies include advisory board, task force, council, committee, and forum. Advisory boards are groups of experts who offer advice to an organization or government. Task forces are temporary groups that focus on a specific issue or problem. Councils are groups that advise or make decisions on behalf of a larger organization or community. Committees are groups of people appointed to carry out a specific function. Forums are groups for discussion and exchange of ideas. All these terms refer to groups that play a consultative role and help to inform decision-making processes.