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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 51Թ Forms
- ··· adjective
- ·· noun
- ·· verb misprescribed misprescribing
- non··· noun
- ··· verb overprescribed overprescribing
- ·· verb (used with object) represcribed represcribing
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prescribe1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prescribe1
Example Sentences
Investigators also raised concerns with due process, flagging reports that detainees could not meaningfully participate in court hearings because staff had not given them prescribed medication or other needed treatment.
The Welsh government's 10-year plan will focus on early intervention without delay and more social prescribing which connects people to community based activities.
Ellie was prescribed steroid eye drops and immunosuppressants, some of which needed to be given by intravenous infusion.
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.
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