judge
judge
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "judge" is: /ˈdʒʌdʒ/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
First syllable:
/dʒ/: a voiced palato-alveolar affricate
/ʌ/: a mid-central vowel (like the "uh" sound in "cup")
Second syllable:
/dʒ/: a voiced palato-alveolar affricate
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: judge
Plural: judges
Verb:
Present tense: judge
Past tense: judged
Past participle: judged
Present participle: judging
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Judge (Noun)
A person who is officially appointed to make decisions in a court of law.
Synonyms: jurist, referee, arbitrator, adjudicator
Antonyms: defendant, litigant
Judge (Verb)
To form an opinion about someone or something after careful consideration.
Synonyms: evaluate, assess, appraise, criticize
Antonyms: ignore, neglect, overlook
Other verb forms:
Past tense: judged
Past participle: judged
Present participle: judging
Examples of Use
Legal Context
Newspaper article: "The judge sentenced the defendant to ten years in prison." (The New York Times)
Courtroom drama: In the TV series "Law & Order," the judge presides over trials and delivers verdicts.
Everyday Usage
Online forum: "I can't judge her for her decision; I don't know her situation." (Reddit)
Conversation: "Don't judge a book by its cover." (Common saying)
Creative Writing
Novel: In Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus Finch is a lawyer and judge who defends a Black man accused of a crime.
Poem: "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot includes the line, "Do I dare disturb the universe?" - a question that implies a self-judgment.
Entertainment
Reality TV: Shows like "American Idol" and "The Voice" feature judges who critique contestants' performances.
Video game: In "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," Link must solve puzzles and defeat enemies, often requiring judgment and strategy.."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Judge
"The only way to judge a man is by his actions." - Mahatma Gandhi
"It is easier to judge than to be judged." - William Shakespeare
"The more one judges, the less one loves." - Mother Teresa
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged." – The Bible (Matthew 7:1, NIV)
"I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at." – Wilson Mizner
"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers." – Voltaire
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him" – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"People hasten to judge in order not to be judged themselves." – Albert Camus
"It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself." – Herman Hesse
"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." – Robert Louis Stevenson
Etymology
The word "judge" comes from a long journey through languages. It started as a Latin word "jus," which meant "law" or "right." Over time, this word changed and moved into other languages.
It arrived in English through the French word "juge," which meant someone who decides cases in a court of law. The first time we see "judge" used in English was around the 1300s. Back then, it meant the same thing as it does today: a person who makes decisions in a court.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Judge
Here are some common phrases and idioms using the word "judge" or words with similar meanings:
Don't judge a book by its cover: This means you shouldn't form an opinion about something or someone based solely on their appearance.
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers: This suggests that a person's curiosity and thoughtfulness are more revealing than their pre-formed opinions.
Judgement day: A day of reckoning or final judgment, often used metaphorically.
Sound judgment: Good sense and wisdom in making decisions.
Poor judgment: Bad decision-making or lack of wisdom.
Judge, jury, and executioner: Someone who has the power to make a decision, enforce it, and punish those who disobey.
It's worth noting that there aren't many idioms that directly use the word "judge." However, there are many idioms that convey similar meanings, such as "don't prejudge," "don't stereotype," and "look beyond appearances."
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Source Information
Definition of judge from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
