Definitions for prescribe

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prescribe pre·scribe

Spelling: [pri-skrahyb]

IPA: /prɪˈskraɪb/

Prescribe is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 313 anagrams from letters in prescribe (bceeiprrs).

Definitions for prescribe

verb (used with object)

1. to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
2. Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).

verb (used without object)

1. to lay down rules; direct; dictate.
2. Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used.
3. Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to).

Origin of prescribe

1425-75; late Middle English Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see Examples for prescribe

Are you, who refuse ever body's advice, to prescribe a husband to your sister?

Does it, however, become us to prescribe rules to Omniscience?

I will do as you prescribe, said Aristophanes, and now get on.

Though I prescribe hardly any narcotic pain medications, most ADHD medications are also Schedule II.

If there were a pill with such poor efficacy, it might be considered malpractice to prescribe it.

For people with SAD, or a bad case of the winter blues, doctors might prescribe a certain amount of light exposure.

I can open a practice and prescribe medications whether or not I have it.

Your doctor can help pinpoint any potential roadblocks and, in some cases, might prescribe medication to help you ovulate.

For the present he can but prescribe a purgative and a massage of the arm and spine.

You are not placed near them for that, but only to receive your fees and to prescribe remedies.