Cool MateCondemn vs If we vote the accused guilty
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Condemn
FormalTop 3,000 (common)C1verb
If we vote the accused guilty
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most formal: CondemnMost common: Condemn
| Condemn | If we vote the accused guilty | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈdem/","/kənˈdemz/","/kənˈdemd/","/kənˈdemɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈdem/","/kənˈdemz/","/kənˈdemd/","/kənˈdemɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɪf wiː vəʊt ði əˈkjuːzd ˈɡɪlti//🇺🇸 //ɪf wi voʊt ði əˈkjuzd ˈɡɪlti// |
| Meaning | to say that something is wrong or bad | If we decide the accused person is guilty. |
| Example | The court decided to condemn the defendant to ten years in prison. | If we vote the accused guilty, they will face severe penalties. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | roundly, strongly, vehemently, for, be widely condemned | vote guilty, vote innocent, vote unanimously, jury vote, deliberate verdict |
| Antonyms | praise, commend, endorse | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Condemn' is sometimes confused with 'commend', which means to praise., Learners might use 'condemn' with the wrong preposition, like saying 'condemn for' instead of 'condemn to'., Some may struggle with the spelling, often misspelling as 'condem'. | Incorrectly using 'voted' instead of 'vote' in present tense., Confusing 'accused' with 'accuse' as a verb., Omitting 'the' before 'accused' when it's specific. |
| Usage notes | Used when expressing strong disapproval of actions, behaviors, or decisions. Appropriate in legal or moral contexts, but might seem too strong in casual conversations. | Use in legal or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. It emphasizes decision-making on accusations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Condemn vs If we vote the accused guilty
What's the difference between Condemn and If we vote the accused guilty?
Condemn: to say that something is wrong or bad If we vote the accused guilty: If we decide the accused person is guilty.
Which is more formal: Condemn and If we vote the accused guilty?
Condemn is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Condemn and If we vote the accused guilty?
Condemn is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Condemn: The court decided to condemn the defendant to ten years in prison. If we vote the accused guilty: If we vote the accused guilty, they will face severe penalties.
Can I use Condemn and If we vote the accused guilty interchangeably?
Not always. Condemn and If we vote the accused guilty are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.