Lesson 4-A Drink in the Passage I. Wordstudy 5. constrain v.a. to stop someone from doing what they want to do b. to limit something Examples: a Financial factors should not constrain doctors from prescribing the best treatment for patients a He felt constrained to accept the invitation Womens employment opportunities are often severely constrained by family commitments WBTLE BACLesson 4—A Drink in the Passage W B T L E I. Word Study v. a. to stop someone from doing what they want to do b. to limit something Examples: Financial factors should not constrain doctors from prescribing the best treatment for patients. He felt constrained to accept the invitation. Women’s employment opportunities are often severely constrained by family commitments. 5. constrain