🇬🇧 Sentence meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To sentence someone means that a judge or person in charge officially says what the punishment will be after a rule or law has been broken. For example, a judge might sentence someone to spend time in jail, pay a fine, or do community service. It’s not just suggesting a consequence—it’s the final, official decision about the punishment.

The Pirate Judge decided to sentence Captain Cranky to polishing every single gold coin with his own beard.

The principal joked that if we didn’t quiet down, she might sentence us all to watching ancient educational videos with terrible music.

The Cookie Court decided to sentence the Ant King to one week of crumb-cleaning for stealing sugar from the jar.

The Cat Council agreed to sentence the dog to ten minutes of being ignored for chasing tails during nap time.

The Homework Judge threatened to sentence anyone who lost their worksheet to a dramatic lecture on responsibility.

We stood in the room as judge read the law. He will sentence the boy who took bread. People cry and want the judge to sentence him. Some say do not sentence him hard. The judge will sentence him to clean the shop and watch the town. He will sentence him fairly, and the boy begins to cry and mop.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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