Definitions for Constrain
kənˈstreɪncon·strain

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. restrain, encumber, cumber, constrainverb

   hold back

2. stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrainverb

   restrict

   "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. constrainverb

   to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige

2. constrainverb

   to keep within close bounds; to confine

3. constrainverb

   to reduce a result in response to limited resources

4. Etymology: constraindre, ultimately from constringō. Compare contraindre.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To CONSTRAINverb

   Etymology: constraindre, Fr. constringo, Latin.

   1. To compel; to force to some action.

   Thy sight, which should
   Make our eyes flow with joy,
   Constrains them weep. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   2. To hinder by force; to restrain.

   My sire in caves constrains the winds,
   Can with a breath their clam’rous rage appease;
   They fear his whistle, and forsake the seas. Dryden.

   3. To necessitate.

   The scars upon your honour, therefore, he
   Does pity as constrained blemishes,
   Nothing deserv’d. William Shakespeare, Anthony and Cleopatra.

   When to his lust Ægysthus gave the rein,
   Did fate or we th’ adult’rous act constrain? Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

   4. To violate; to ravish.

   Her spotless chastity,
   Inhuman traitors, you constrain’d and forc’d. William Shakespeare, Tit. And.

   5. To confine; to press.

   How the strait stays the slender waste constrain? John Gay.

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1. constrain

   To constrain is to restrict or limit someone or something, preventing them from moving freely, acting independently, or developing naturally. It often involves imposing control, rules, or boundaries. It can also refer to compel or force someone towards a particular course of action.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Constrainverb

   to secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe

2. Constrainverb

   to bring into a narrow compass; to compress

3. Constrainverb

   to hold back by force; to restrain; to repress

4. Constrainverb

   to compel; to force; to necessitate; to oblige

5. Constrainverb

   to violate; to ravish

6. Constrainverb

   to produce in such a manner as to give an unnatural effect; as, a constrained voice

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Constrain

   kon-strān′, v.t. to urge with irresistible power: to force, compel: to distress: to confine: to limit: to cause constraint.—adj. Constrain′able.—p.adj. Constrained′, forced, compelled: embarrassed.—adv. Constrain′edly.—n. Constraint′, irresistible force: compulsion: confinement: repression of one's feelings: embarrassment. [O. Fr. constraindre—L. constringĕre—con, together, stringĕre, to press. See Strain.]

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Anagrams for Constrain »

1. consarn it

2. introscan

3. non-racist

4. nonracist

5. transonic

How to pronounce Constrain?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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How to say Constrain in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Constrain in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Constrain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Constrain in a Sentence

1. Vladimir Put:

   Sanctions are sanctions, as far as sanctions are concerned .... (they're) about the need to constrain our development.

2. Ankit Panda:

   A robust Saudi missile program would introduce new challenges to constraining other missile programs in the region. To take just one example, Iran's missiles, which are a major concern to the U.S., would be more difficult to constrain in the future without parallel constraints on a growing Saudi program.

3. John Coffee:

   This will significantly constrain the NY AG's reach, yes, the AG can sue on a common law fraud theory and have six years, but then it must prove much more, including an intent to defraud.

4. Puok Both Baluang:

   We will not fall only for the position of the First Vice President in this negotiation. We are focusing more on structural and institutional issues to constrain Kiir's regime both in the executive and legislature.

5. Asim Rahman:

   The acquisition terms reflect paying a very high valuation multiple and the deal could constrain inorganic investment in the pharma division at a time when the future pipeline of this division is a key concern for investors, following a future integration of Monsanto, Bayer could find itself with a weakened pharma business.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Constrain
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Constrain
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Constrain
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Constrain
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Constrain
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Constrain