How Do You Spell FORBID?

Pronunciation: [fəbˈɪd] (IPA)

The word "forbid" is spelled with the letter combination "f-o-r-b-i-d." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /fərˈbɪd/. The first syllable "for" is pronounced with a schwa sound "ə" followed by an "r" sound. The second syllable "bid" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a "d" sound. The word means to prohibit or disallow something from happening. It is important to spell this word correctly to ensure clear communication and understanding.

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FORBID Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "forbid" refers to the act of prohibiting or denying someone from doing or having something. It is the act of imposing a restriction or ruling out certain actions or behaviors. When something is forbidden, it is strictly prohibited and considered unacceptable or off-limits.

    The term usually implies an authoritative or legal restriction that is intended to be followed by others. It involves the use of authority or power to explicitly forbid an action or state it as impermissible. It can be an individual or an organization issuing the prohibition.

    Forbidding can encompass a wide range of situations, from simple everyday actions to more complex and serious matters. It can relate to moral, religious, social, or legal norms, as well as rules and regulations set by institutions or authorities. Parents might forbid their children from indulging in sweets before dinner, while a government may forbid specific activities deemed against the law.

    The act of forbidding carries the implication that there may be consequences or punishment for disregarding the prohibition. It places boundaries, limits, or restrictions on certain actions or behaviors with the intention of maintaining order, safety, or conformity to established norms. "Forbid" can also be used to express a strong desire or request for someone not to do something, even if it does not carry the weight of formal authority.

  2. To prohibit; to command not to do; to obstruct.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FORBID

The word "forbid" has its origin in Old English, derived from the combination of the prefix "for-" meaning "away" or "against", and the verb "bid", which originally meant "to command or order". In Old English, "forbid" was spelled as "forbēodan". Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved, and the word has maintained its meaning of "to prohibit, ban, or disallow" throughout its history.

Idioms with the word FORBID

  • heaven forbid The idiom "heaven forbid" is used to express a strong wish or desire that something undesirable or unfortunate does not happen. It implies that the mentioned scenario should be avoided at all costs and is often used to emphasize the speaker's concern or fear.
  • God forbid, at heaven forbid The idiom "God forbid" or "heaven forbid" is an expression used to convey a strong wish or desire that something does not happen. It is often used when expressing concern, fear, or anxiety about a specific outcome and is meant to emphasize the idea that the mentioned event should be avoided at all costs.
  • God forbid! The idiom "God forbid!" is an expression used to strongly deny or reject an unwanted outcome or situation, often expressing fervent hope that the stated event will never occur. It is used to emphasize one's desire to prevent or avoid something at all costs.
  • God/Heaven forbid The idiom "God/Heaven forbid" is an expression used to convey a sense of strong opposition or apprehension towards a negative outcome or event. It is often used to express a desire for something to never happen or to emphasize how crucial it is to prevent the mentioned outcome.

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Conjugate verb Forbid

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have forbidden
you would have forbidden
he/she/it would have forbidden
we would have forbidden
they would have forbidden
I would have forbid
you would have forbid
he/she/it would have forbid
we would have forbid
they would have forbid

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been forbidding
you would have been forbidding
he/she/it would have been forbidding
we would have been forbidding
they would have been forbidding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would forbid
you would forbid
he/she/it would forbid
we would forbid
they would forbid

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be forbidding
you would be forbidding
he/she/it would be forbidding
we would be forbidding
they would be forbidding

FUTURE

I will forbid
you will forbid
he/she/it will forbid
we will forbid
they will forbid

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be forbidding
you will be forbidding
he/she/it will be forbidding
we will be forbidding
they will be forbidding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have forbidden
you will have forbidden
he/she/it will have forbidden
we will have forbidden
they will have forbidden

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been forbidding
you will have been forbidding
he/she/it will have been forbidding
we will have been forbidding
they will have been forbidding

IMPERATIVE

you forbid
we let´s forbid

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to forbid

PAST

I forbade
you forbade
he/she/it forbade
we forbade
they forbade
I forbad
we forbad
you forbad
he/she/it forbad
they forbad

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was forbidding
you were forbidding
he/she/it was forbidding
we were forbidding
they were forbidding

PAST PARTICIPLE

forbidden; forbid
forbidden

PAST PERFECT

I had forbidden
you had forbidden
he/she/it had forbidden
we had forbidden
they had forbidden

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been forbidding
you had been forbidding
he/she/it had been forbidding
we had been forbidding
they had been forbidding

PRESENT

I forbid
you forbid
he/she/it forbids
we forbid
they forbid

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am forbidding
you are forbidding
he/she/it is forbidding
we are forbidding
they are forbidding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

forbidding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have forbidden
you have forbidden
he/she/it has forbidden
we have forbidden
they have forbidden

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been forbidding
you have been forbidding
he/she/it has been forbidding
we have been forbidding
they have been forbidding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it forbid

SIMPLE PAST

I forbad; forbade
you forbad; forbade
he/she/it forbad; forbade
we forbad; forbade
they forbad; forbade

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