prohibit

12 antonyms and opposites of prohibit, grouped by meaning.

Verb — To forbid something officially, usually by law or rule.

Antonyms

admit allow approve authorize consent let ratify permit sanction suffer tolerate warrant

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

strictly prohibited prohibit the use of prohibit smoking

From Latin prohibeo, "to hold back, prevent."

What does “prohibit” mean?

The word “prohibit” means to forbid something officially, usually by law or rule. In plain terms, to officially ban or forbid.

How do you pronounce “prohibit”?

“Prohibit” is pronounced pruh-HIH-biht (/pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “prohibit” in a sentence?

Here is “prohibit” used in a sentence: “The new law prohibits smoking in public buildings.”

What is the opposite of “prohibit”?

The opposite of “prohibit” — its antonyms — are admit, allow, approve, authorize and consent.

What part of speech is “prohibit”?

“Prohibit” is a verb.

Where does the word “prohibit” come from?

The word “prohibit” comes from Latin. From Latin prohibeo, "to hold back, prevent.".

Is “prohibit” a common word?

“Prohibit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

let allow admit suffer consent permit warrant approve tolerate forbid veto sanction