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convict vs sentence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| convictverb/kənˈvɪkt/ | Meaning to officially decide in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime | Goes with convicted of | Example He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to seven years in prison. |
| sentenceverb/ˈsen.təns/ | Meaning to officially say in court what punishment a guilty person will receive | Goes with sentenced to | Example The former bank director was sentenced to twelve years in prison for fraud. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He spent twenty years in prison after being wrongly .