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Mr. Tom Posted 7 years ago
Vocabulary

Consult vs. consult with

Hi

Would you say that with is optional here?

I'd like to consult my father first.

I'd like to consult with my father first.

Why don't you consult a doctor?

Why don't you consult with a doctor?

Thanks,

Tom

  

Top answer

They are different. The intransitive verb is equivalent to "confer" and is probably often a mistake nowadays by people who can't remember that word. The intransitive use is time honored, though.

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  • They are different.
  • The intransitive verb is equivalent to "confer" and is probably often a mistake nowadays by people who can't remember that word.
  • The intransitive use is time honored, though.
  • You can consult with your father to talk it over and get his advice.
  • You consult him for his opinion.
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They are different. The intransitive verb is equivalent to "confer" and is probably often a mistake nowadays by people who can't remember that word. The intransitive use is time honored, though. You can consult with your father to talk it over and get his advice. You consult him for his opinion. You consult a doctor to find out what's wrong with you. You do not normally consult with her.

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Mr. TomWould you say that with is optional here?

It's used in the USA. In the UK it is superfluous.

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Mr. TomWould you say that with is optional here?

Yes. You see it more often without 'with'.

CJ

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