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Restrict Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Restrict? [v] make more specific; "qualify these remarks" [v] place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends" [v] place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" [v] place under restrictions; limit access to; "This substance is controlled" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Restrict: bound \| confine \| curtail \| cut back \| limit \| qualify \| restrain \| throttle \| trammel Related Terms \| Find terms related to Restrict: See Also \| baffle \| check \| check \| circumscribe \| clamp down \| classify \| constrain \| contain \| contain \| control \| control \| crack down \| cramp \| cumber \| curb \| curb \| draw a line \| draw the line \| encumber \| gate \| halter \| hamper \| harness \| hold \| hold \| hold in \| hold in \| immobilise \| immobilize \| inhibit \| localise \| localize \| mark off \| mark out \| moderate \| moderate \| modify \| reduce \| regulate \| rein \| rule \| scant \| skimp \| stiffen \| strangle \| taboo \| tie \| tighten \| tighten up Restrict In Webster's Dictionary \Restrict"\, a. [L. restrictus, p. p. of restringere. See {Restrain}.] Restricted. [Obs.] \Restrict"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Restricted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Restricting}.] To restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as, to restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a patient to a certain diet. Syn: To limit; bound; circumscribe; restrain; repress; curb; coerce.

Restrict Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Restrict?

[v] make more specific; "qualify these remarks"
[v] place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
[v] place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"
[v] place under restrictions; limit access to; "This substance is controlled"

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Restrict In Webster's Dictionary

\Re*strict"\, a. [L. restrictus, p. p. of restringere.
See {Restrain}.]
Restricted. [Obs.]


\Re*strict"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Restricted}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Restricting}.]
To restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as, to
restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a
patient to a certain diet.

Syn: To limit; bound; circumscribe; restrain; repress; curb;
     coerce.

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