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critic

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪk]

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Learn how to use critic in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “media”

(noun) a person who gives their opinion about things like movies, books, or art. Critics look at the work and tell others what they think about it, so people can decide if they want to see or read it.

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The critic praised the movie for its amazing storytelling and acting.

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The critic harshly criticized the artwork, saying it lacked creativity.

Example

What did the critic say about the new restaurant downtown?

Context: “personal relationships”

(noun) someone who often finds faults or mistakes in what others do. This type of critic may complain about little things too much, making it hard for others to feel good.

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She can be a great help since she's a careful critic and offers useful feedback.

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Being a constant critic can hurt friendships because people feel judged.

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Why does he always act like such a critic when we make plans?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) to express your opinion about something or to judge the quality of something. When you critic someone or something, you're telling others what you think, whether it's good or bad.

Example

She will critic the student’s project in a helpful way.

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He didn’t want to critic his friend's performance because he didn’t want to hurt his feelings.

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How will the teacher critic the essays this time?

How to pronounce critic

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪk]

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