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Prepositions with nouns

Using prepositions with “judge”

Different prepositions with “judge” express role, direction, audience, or association.

Quick answer

Common combinations

Use “judge of” for responsibility or expertise, “by a judge” for the person making a decision, “to a judge” for direction, and “with a judge” for interaction. “For judge” is uncommon except in specific roles or campaigns.

The contest was evaluated by a judge.
She appealed to the judge.
He served as a judge of the competition.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
judge of + field

Showing responsibility or expertise

Use “of” when a judge is connected to an event or area.

She became a judge of the competition.
2
by a judge

Showing who made a decision

Use “by” in passive structures.

The sentence was issued by the judge.
3
to the judge

Showing direction or communication

Use “to” when speaking or appealing.

The lawyer spoke to the judge calmly.
4
with the judge

Describing interaction

Use “with” for meetings or communication.

They met with the judge before the hearing.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
judge of
a judge of talent
person qualified to evaluate something
by a judge
The award was decided by a judge.
agent performing the action
to the judge
The witness explained the facts to the judge.
direction of communication
with the judge
The attorneys spoke with the judge.
interaction or discussion
for judge
She is running for judge.
seeking the position of judge

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “for judge” for ordinary association

This phrase is limited to elections or intended roles.

✕ I spoke for judge yesterday. ✓ I spoke with the judge yesterday.

Confusing “judge of” and “judge by”

“Judge of” names the role; “judge by” is a verb phrase meaning evaluate according to.

✕ She is a judge by the contest. ✓ She is a judge of the contest.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The decision was made ___ the judge.
2. The lawyer submitted the papers ___ the judge.
3. She served as a judge ___ the art festival.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I say “judge of the competition”?

Yes. It means the person evaluating the competition.

When is “for judge” used?

Mainly in contexts such as elections: “run for judge”.

What is the difference between “to the judge” and “with the judge”?

“To” focuses on direction of communication, while “with” emphasises interaction.

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