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- [kuh n-streyn]
- /kənˈstreɪn/
- /kənˈstreɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-streyn]
- /kənˈstreɪn/
Definitions of constrain word
- verb constrain To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way. 3
- verb constrain to compel or force, esp by persuasion, circumstances, etc; oblige 3
- verb constrain to restrain by or as if by force; confine 3
- verb transitive constrain to force into, or hold in, close bounds; confine 3
- verb transitive constrain to hold back by force; restrain 3
- verb transitive constrain to force; compel; oblige 3
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Origin of constrain
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English constrei(g)nen < Anglo-French, Middle French constrei(g)n- (stem of constreindre) < Latin constringere. See con-, strain1
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Parts of speech for Constrain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
constrain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
constrain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constrain
verb constrain
- inhibit — to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.).
- bind — If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- necessitate — to make necessary or unavoidable: The breakdown of the car necessitated a change in our plans.
- curb — If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.
- constrict — If a part of your body, especially your throat, is constricted or if it constricts, something causes it to become narrower.
Antonyms for constrain
verb constrain
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- release — to lease again.
- liberate — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
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