B2verblawcrime
US/ˈsen.təns/
UK/ˈsen.təns/
to officially say in court what punishment a guilty person will receive
More often (noun): a group of words that expresses a complete idea, starting with a capital letter
In context
The former bank director was sentenced to twelve years in prison for fraud.
The judge will sentence the two men next month.
She was sentenced to community service instead of being sent to jail.
Words that go with sentence
verb + preposition
- sentenced toHe was sentenced to five years for selling fake medicine.
- sentenced to deathIn 1931 the young revolutionary was sentenced to death.
- sentenced to prisonTwo officials were sentenced to prison for taking bribes from builders.
- sentenced in absentiaThe businessman fled abroad and was sentenced in absentia.
- sentenced to lifeThe killer was sentenced to life in prison.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The court sentenced him with three years.Correct: The court sentenced him to three years.