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prescribe

/prɪ'skraɪb/

Synonyms of prescribe Antonyms of prescribe Examples of prescribe Usage of prescribe Parts of prescribe Definition that contains prescribe Words sounding like prescribe Explanation of prescribe

verb
issue commands or orders for
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dictate order

type of:
impose visit inflict bring down
verb
(medicine) order the use of (a treatment, medicine, etc.), usually by written prescription
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"the doctor prescribed steroids for my ear trouble"

type of:
enjoin order say tell
verb
recommend as beneficial
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"my mother prescribes a good night's sleep as the cure for all ills"

type of:
advocate recommend urge

Examples of prescribe

"the doctor prescribed steroids for my ear trouble"
"my mother prescribes a good night's sleep as the cure for all ills"