Restrict
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To limit or control something, putting bounds or constraints on actions, access, or extent. To prevent from exceeding certain limits.
“The new regulations restrict the amount of packaging waste that companies can produce.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
Syllables
re·strict
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Contains two vowels E and I; watch for STRICT root word pattern
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Worth 10 points; the combination of common consonants aids placement
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