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26. Rudy, Rudy, Rudy; if only you had consulted an attorney first.

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:18 AM

Jan 2021

Notes on usage:

Consult VS Consult with

Can you guys help me out with the correct usage of "To consult"? Very often, I've seen people using "to consult with someone or something." If you could please give me some examples, that would be great. Please advise.

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The only time you consult with someone is when you're seeking advice from a person (not a book or internet article), and you're looking for general information. Any time you say "consult with", you can use "consult" instead. Using "consult" sounds more direct, which is why it's used when you're looking for very specific information. Here're a few examples:

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