Sentenced

verb

/ˈsɛntənst/

Word Frequency: 4.3

Definitions

1.verbTo declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.

"The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."

2.verbTo decree or announce as a sentence.

3.verbTo utter sententiously.

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