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forbids

verb
USfur-BIDZ/fɚˈbɪdz/UKfuh-BIDZ/fəˈbɪdz/

1 meaning of forbids

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of forbid. Use this form after he, she, it, or one person or thing.

    The school forbids phones during class.

    Her father forbids her from staying out late.

    Note

forbids is a form of forbid

forbid, verb: To tell someone that they are not allowed to do something. Full entry

Forms
forbidforbids he/she/itforbidding -ing formforbade past tenseforbidden past participle
Spelling
forbid → forbids: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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