Looking for the meaning of the word FORBID in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FORBID with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Forbid
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English forbēodan(see for-, bid)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fəˈbɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
refuse to allow (something)
Short Definition:refuse to allow
Examples:- I can see why phones were forbidden
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