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Vincent Ding Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

CONSULT (WITH) SB. ABOUT STH.

0 I'm a bit confused with the usage of "Consult ". I've seen the structures "consult sb. about sth." and "consult with sb. about sth.". I'd like someone to clarify whether there is any differences in their meanings. Besides, if there are other common usages of "Consult", I'd like to hear same also. tks 0-
  

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0 Hi, Vincent. 02br 02br 00I believe the two structures are interchangeable. : 02br 001.

— Miche

  • 0 Hi, Vincent.
  • 02br 02br 00I believe the two structures are interchangeable.
  • : 02br 001.
  • to seek guidance/advice/information from people whose job it is to know about it (consult a doctor/lawyer OR consult with a doctor/lawyer) 02br 002.
  • to discuss sth.
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0 Hi, Vincent. 02br
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00I believe the two structures are interchangeable. Both act with both meanings of "consult", i.e.: 02br
001. to seek guidance/advice/information from people whose job it is to know about it (consult a doctor/lawyer OR consult with a doctor/lawyer) 02br
002. to discuss sth. with someone so that you can make a decision together
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0 Maybe, but then maybe, 02br
00"consult with" refers more to discussing a matter with an equal, 02br
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00"consult sb" refers to seeking a specialist's advice 0-
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0 I think it's US and UK again. Normal use in UK is consult. I consult a doctor or a textbook. I have heard "consult with colleagues" but "I must consult my colleagues" sounds right to me. 02br
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00Second thoughts. "I must consult my colleagues" implies "Get their advice", and "I must consult with my colleagues" implies " we will discuss as equals" 0-
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0 ooh, again... 02br
00Thanks, Xavier! 050010id1
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0 De rien Pieanne 02br
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00Have just popped on to site as bored with paperwork. Didn't mean to tread on anyone's toes. 0-
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0 merci! 02br
00In fact, you've backed me up! 0-
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0 Pieanne, I see eye to eye with you:) Now I think the problem has been solved. tks a lot for everybody. 02br
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00Vincent/Tianjin China 0-
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