for
bid
Third Person
forbids
Present Participle
forbidding
Past Tense
forbade
Past Participle
forbidden
1
to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.
transitive
- The teacher forbade talking during the exam.
- The religious leader forbids the consumption of certain foods during specific religious ceremonies.
- The sign on the door forbids entry without proper identification.
- The law forbids smoking in public places like restaurants and bars.
Antonyms:
2
to make something impossible or prevent it from happening
transitive
- The heavy rain forbade any outdoor activities during the weekend.
- The icy road conditions forbade safe travel, prompting authorities to advise against driving until the roads were cleared.
- The locked gate forbade access to the private property, preventing trespassers from entering the premises.
- The damaged bridge forbade vehicular traffic, forcing commuters to find alternative routes.
- The power outage forbade the use of electronic devices.