'V with n' - Construction 13
| Name: | the check with someone construction |
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| Description: | A person confirms information with someone. The NP following 'with' indicates the second person. |
| Verbs: | check, double-check |
| Example: | If you take any form of medicine…, check with your doctor first. (BNC) |
| Membership: | Engagement 'with'; person as subject; person with person; communication |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Receiver
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