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What Does Forbid Mean?

Verb

  • To not allow something to happen.
  • To tell someone they cannot do something.
  • To keep someone from doing something.
  • To say no to something.

Forbid — Full Explanation

Forbid means to say no to something. Like when a parent says you can't have candy before dinner.

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Forbid Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
निषेध (Nishedh)

nishedh

निषेध (Nishedh)

nishedh

मना (Mana)

mana

kannada
ನಿಷೇಧ

niṣēdha

ನಿಷೇಧಿಸು

niṣēdhisu

ಮಾಡಬೇಡ

māḍabēḍa

bengali
নিষেধ করা (nishedh kora)

nishedh kora

মনা (mona)

mona

নিষেধ (nishedh)

nishedh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbid

What does 'forbid' mean?
To 'forbid' means to tell someone that they are not allowed to do something.
How do you pronounce 'forbid'?
You pronounce 'forbid' like this: for-bid.
What is the origin of the word 'forbid'?
The word 'forbid' comes from Old English, where 'for' means 'away' and 'bid' means 'to command'.
What is the meaning of 'forbid' in Bengali?
The word 'forbid' in Bengali is 'নিষেধ করা' (Niṣēdh karā).