prohibit
/prəˈhɪbɪt/
pro · hib · it
prə · ˈhɪb · ɪt
English Definition
v. forbid ban prevent
Significado en Español
prohibir
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(before) + hibit(grasp) → to prohibit.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “prohibit” as used in this sentence: The school decided to prohibit the use of cell phones during classes.
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A
allow
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B
forbid
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C
ignore
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D
consider
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B — forbid.
“prohibit” means v. forbid ban prevent
Common questions about “prohibit”
What does “prohibit” mean?
prohibit — v. forbid ban prevent. In Chinese: 禁止，阻止.
How do you pronounce “prohibit”?
prohibit is pronounced /prəˈhɪbɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · hib · it.
Is “prohibit” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. prohibit appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prohibit”?
pro-(before) + hibit(grasp) → to prohibit.
