forbid — to order someone not to do something; to prohibit
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to order someone not to do something; to prohibit
Pronunciation (IPA): /fərˈbɪd/
Example Sentences
- My doctor forbids me from eating chocolate, but my heart forbids me from listening to him.
- The school forbids students to use mobile phones during class.
- Heaven forbids that I should ever have to eat cafeteria food again!
forbid
VERB[/fərˈbɪd/]
to order someone not to do something; to prohibit
The strict librarian forbids any food or drink near the rare manuscripts.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'forbeodan', a compound combining the intensive prefix 'for-' with 'beodan' (to command). The original sense of 'to command strongly' gradually evolved into the meaning 'to prohibit' or 'to forbid'.
Breakdown
for- (intensive prefix, strengthening) + beodan (to command, to bid). The intensive prefix amplifies the verbal root to convey strong prohibition rather than mere instruction.
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📝Examples
“My doctor forbids me from eating chocolate, but my heart forbids me from listening to him.”
“The school forbids students to use mobile phones during class.”
“Heaven forbids that I should ever have to eat cafeteria food again!”
“The company policy forbids employees from working overtime without approval.”
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