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constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/
con · strain kən · ˈstreɪn
English Definition
v. to force or limit someone or something to certain actions or conditions.
中文释义
限制，约束
Significado en Español
limitar, restringir
한국어 뜻
제한하다, 구속하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hạn chế, ràng buộc
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Example Sentence

The regulations constrain the freedom of private businesses.

这些法规限制了私人企业的自由。

Synonyms
restrict confine limit restrain
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together)+ strain(tighten)→ tightening together, limit
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “constrain”?

  1. A release
  2. B restrict
  3. C ignore
  4. D expand
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B — restrict. “constrain” means v. to force or limit someone or something to certain actions or conditions.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A very tight budget can seriously ______ the choices a family is able to make.

  1. A free
  2. B release
  3. C liberate
  4. D constrain
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D — constrain. “constrain” means v. to force or limit someone or something to certain actions or conditions.

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Common questions about “constrain”

What does “constrain” mean?

constrain — v. to force or limit someone or something to certain actions or conditions.. In Chinese: 限制，约束.

How do you pronounce “constrain”?

constrain is pronounced /kənˈstreɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · strain.

How do you use “constrain” in a sentence?

The regulations constrain the freedom of private businesses. (这些法规限制了私人企业的自由。)

What are synonyms for “constrain”?

restrict, confine, limit, restrain — all close in meaning to constrain (v. to force or limit someone or something to certain actions or conditions.).

Is “constrain” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. constrain appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “constrain”?

con(together)+ strain(tighten)→ tightening together, limit

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