pattern

Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Permissions and Prohibitions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to permissions and prohibitions such as "forbid", "allow", and "veto".

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to forbid
to forbid
[Verb]

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

Ex: The teacher forbade talking during the exam. 
Close
Sign in
to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex: The city council passed a law to prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits. 
Close
Sign in
to ban
to ban
[Verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species. 
Close
Sign in
to disallow

to reject or forbid something officially

Ex: The school administration decided to disallow cell phone usage during class hours. 
Close
Sign in
to bar
to bar
[Verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: Failure to meet the academic requirements could bar a student from participating in certain school activities. 
Close
Sign in
to outlaw
to outlaw
[Verb]

to officially state that something is illegal

Ex: The government decided to outlaw the sale of counterfeit goods to protect consumers. 
Close
Sign in
to proscribe

to officially ban the existence or practice of something

Ex: The government decided to proscribe the use of certain chemicals due to environmental concerns. 
Close
Sign in
to interdict

to forbid a specific action

Ex: The court decided to interdict the release of sensitive information to protect national security. 
Close
Sign in
to overrule

to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

Ex: The appellate court decided to overrule the lower court's decision and grant a new trial. 
Close
Sign in
to veto
to veto
[Verb]

to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action

Ex: The president has the authority to veto a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law. 
Close
Sign in
to allow
to allow
[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: She allowed her children to play in the park. 
Close
Sign in
to let
to let
[Verb]

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

Ex: Don't let the rainy weather ruin your mood. 
Close
Sign in
to let in
to let in
[Verb]

to let something or someone enter a place

Ex: I forgot my keys and had to wait for my roommate to let me in. 
Close
Sign in
to permit
to permit
[Verb]

to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks. 
Close
Sign in
to license

to give permission for the use, practice, or production of something through a formal agreement

Ex: Companies let users use their software legally by licensing it under certain terms. 
Close
Sign in
to green light

to give permission for something such as plan, project, etc. to proceed

Ex: The studio decided to green light the production of the new blockbuster after reviewing the script and budget. 
Close
Sign in
to consent

to give someone permission to do something or to agree to do it

Ex: Patients need to consent to a surgery or medical procedure before it can be performed. 
Close
Sign in
to sanction

to officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.

Ex: The city council decided to sanction the music festival, granting official permission for its organization in the park. 
Close
Sign in
to authorize

to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

Ex: The manager will authorize the contract by signing it, giving official approval for the business deal. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app