judge [based] on appearance

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In the dictionary the example under judge is : Don't judge on appearance alone.Is it correct to insert "based"?Thanks

Avangi · Accepted Answer

AnonymousIs it correct to insert "based"?

Yes, but it's fine without it.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm sorry, I posted the question twice, because it wasn't found, and in the other one, the person said that 'based' is incorrect. He says you could only use based with 'judgement' : Don't make a judgement based on appearance alone"

Is 'under' the correct word?
In the dictionary the example under judge is : Don't judge on appearance alone.
or In the dictionary the example for judge is : Don't judge on appearance alone.

Thank you

Avangi · Answer

AnonymousIs 'under' the correct word?

In the dictionary the example under judge is : Don't judge on appearance alone.

or In the dictionary the example for judge is : Don't judge on appearance alone.

They're both fine. "Under" by itself assumes "listed under" or "found under."

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with "Don't judge based on appearance alone."

Of course, "Don't make a judgement based on appearance alone" is also correct.

"Based" is a past participle. "Based on appearance alone" is a participial phrase.

If it modifies a verb (to judge / to make), we say the phrase is adverbial.
Don't judge him by (based on) his appearance.
Don't make a judgement based on appearance alone.

If it modifies a noun (a judgement), we say the phrase is adjectival.
This is a judgement [which is] based on appearance alone. .

judge [based] on appearance

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