ban — to officially forbid something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to officially forbid something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bæn/
Example Sentences
- My mom banned me from eating ice cream for breakfast after I got a stomachache.
- The library banned loud snoring after too many complaints from students.
- The government plans to ban single-use plastic bags next year.
ban
VERB[/bæn/]
to officially forbid something
A park ranger bans visitors from entering the closed park
The man's plan meets the ban!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'ban' derives from Old English 'bannan', which originated in Proto-Germanic with the primary meaning 'to proclaim publicly' or 'to summon'. The semantic shift from 'public proclamation' to 'prohibition' occurred as the term came to denote official declarations that forbade certain actions.
Breakdown
Old English 'bannan' (to proclaim, summon) < Proto-Germanic root meaning public announcement or command, which evolved to express the notion of authoritative prohibition through official proclamation.
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📝Examples
“My mom banned me from eating ice cream for breakfast after I got a stomachache.”
“The library banned loud snoring after too many complaints from students.”
“The government plans to ban single-use plastic bags next year.”
“He was banned from the shopping mall for trying to ride a shopping cart like a skateboard.”
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