forbade

== English == === Alternative forms === forbad (see usage note) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /fə(ɹ)ˈbæd/, /fə(ɹ)ˈbeɪd/, /fɔ(ɹ)-/ Rhymes: -æd, -eɪd === Verb === forbade simple past of forbid ==== Usage notes ==== The spelling is usually forbade throughout contemporary English. However, outside of North America it is predominantly pronounced like forbad. ==== Related terms ==== bade