Pronunciation

/preˈskriːb/

Definitions

Verb

• 1. (prescribe medication) To give a doctor’s order for the use of a particular medicine or treatment. Example: “The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her infection.”
• 2. (prescribe actions) To direct or recommend a course of action or behavior. Example: “The therapist prescribed daily exercise to improve mental health.”
• 3. (prescribe rules) To lay down rules or regulations. Example: “Schools often prescribe dress codes for students.”
• 4. (prescribe habits) To advise on or establish a routine or practice. Example: “Financial advisors may prescribe a budgeting plan for their clients.”

Noun

• A written order or recommendation given by a medical professional, especially for medication. Example: “The prescription was for a refill of my blood pressure medication.”

Phrases

• “Prescribe something” means to recommend or order it for use or consumption.
• “Prescribed dosage” refers to the specific amount of medication recommended by a doctor.
• “Prescription-only medication” is a drug that can only be obtained with a doctor’s order.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The doctor prescribed painkillers for his patient’s surgery recovery.”
• Noun: “I need to fill out this prescription before I can pick up the medicine.”
• Phrasal: “The patient must follow the dentist’s instructions for proper toothbrushing, as prescribed.”

Synonyms

• Recommend
• Prescribe (n.)
• Advise
• Direct
• Issue
• Mandate

Antonyms

• Disapprove
• Deny
• Prohibit
• Overrule