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prescribe
[ pri-skrahyb ]
verb (used with object)
- to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
Synonyms: , ,
- Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used.
- Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to ).
prescribe
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- to lay down as a rule or directive
- law to claim or acquire (a right, title, etc) by prescription
- law to make or become invalid or unenforceable by lapse of time
- med to recommend or order the use of (a drug or other remedy)
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ··· adjective
- ·· noun
- ·· verb misprescribed misprescribing
- non··· noun
- ··· verb overprescribed overprescribing
- ·· verb (used with object) represcribed represcribing
Word History and Origins
Origin of prescribe1
Word History and Origins
Origin of prescribe1
Example Sentences
He added: "Social media definitely has an impact, the algorithm looks at what you like and prescribes the best political party to you."
“Pharmacies have a legal responsibility to prescribe controlled substances in a safe and professional manner, not dispense dangerous drugs just for profit,” U.S.
But making the main hero of "The Last of Us" the target of righteous vendetta invites viewers to reckon with the concept of justice long prescribed in Westerns.
It is a painful process for Albi and he is prescribed painkillers, but his Mum said they were often not strong enough.
It also allows the government to extradite Zambians deemed to have committed any offence under the law, with a range of jail terms prescribed.
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