forbid Definition
- 1refuse to allow (something)
- 2prohibit (someone) from doing something
- 3make impossible
Using forbid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forbid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The teacher forbids the use of cellphones in class.
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The law forbids smoking in public places.
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I forbid you to leave the house after midnight.
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The storm forbids us from going outside.
forbid Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using forbid
prevent a marriage from taking place by publicly announcing reasons why it should not happen
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The bride's family tried to forbid the banns, but the wedding still took place.
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The bouncer was instructed to forbid the door to anyone who didn't have a valid ID.
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Forbid the thought that we would ever have to go through another pandemic like this.
Phrases with forbid
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She knew that dating her boss was a forbidden fruit, but she couldn't resist.
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Their love was a forbidden love because they were from different religions.
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The military base is a forbidden territory for civilians.
Origins of forbid
from Old English 'forbeodan', meaning 'forbid, prohibit'
Summary: forbid in Brief
The verb 'forbid' [fərˈbɪd] means to refuse to allow or prohibit something, or make it impossible. It can be used in various contexts, such as rules and laws, personal relationships, and natural events. Examples include 'The teacher forbids the use of cellphones in class.' and 'The storm forbids us from going outside.' 'Forbidden' extends into phrases like 'forbidden fruit,' and idioms like 'forbid the banns,' referring to preventing a marriage from happening.