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Judge

UK /["/dʒʌdʒ/"]/US /["/dʒʌdʒ/"]/

Definition

a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions

In simple words: To decide if something is good or bad.

Examples

  • The judge delivered the final verdict in the case.
  • She wanted to become a judge to help people find justice.
  • It's not fair to judge someone without knowing their story.
  • As a judge, he must remain impartial in all cases.
  • Please don’t judge me for my choices; everyone has their own path.

Usage notes

Use 'judge' in contexts like court proceedings or evaluating performances. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing opinions or decisions.

Grammar pattern

judge + object

Memory hint

Think of a gavel hitting the sound 'judge' — imagine a judge in a courtroom.

Collocations

  • experienced
  • learned
  • senior
  • be
  • sit as
  • appoint (somebody as)
  • oversee something
  • preside
  • sit
  • competition
  • independent
  • panel
  • choose somebody/​something
  • pick somebody/​something
  • vote for somebody/​something
  • the judges’ decision
  • astute
  • good
  • great
  • judge of
  • a good, bad etc. judge of character

Synonyms

  • evaluate
  • assess
  • appraise
  • rate
  • decide

Antonyms

  • praise
  • applaud
  • support

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'judge' with 'judgment' — 'judge' is a verb, while 'judgment' is a noun.
  • Using 'judging' incorrectly; make sure to use it with a clear object.
  • Mispronouncing as if it has two syllables (should be one: 'juhj').