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Learn “Prohibit”

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Prohibit

verb/pruh-HIB-it/

Meaning

To prohibit something is to officially forbid it and not allow it.

In context

The sign at the reserve prohibits lighting fires in summer.

Remember it

Prohibit holds 'hib' (to hold) — to hold something back, not allowed.

Use it well

Use prohibit for firm, official bans, stronger than 'stop'.