forbid
Translation
to forbid, to prohibit, to ban
Examples
The law forbids smoking in public places.
The law forbids smoking in public places.
I forbid you to go out tonight.
I forbid you to go out tonight.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to not allow (sth.) The rules forbid flash photography.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to order (sb.) not to do (sth.) My parents forbid me to stay out late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prohibit, ban; Antonyms: allow, permit
Etymology
From Old English 'for-' (against) + 'bēodan' (to command), literally 'to command against'.
Memory Tips
Think 'for Bidden' - Bidden is not allowed to do something. You are forbidding it.