Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To recommend or order the use of a medicine or treatment.
Prescribe
/prɪˈskraɪb/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The doctor prescribed suralimentation for Father Kleinsorge.A warm climate may be prescribed for her.The law prescribes strict penalties for violations.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin praescribere, which means to write before or order, from prae meaning before and scribere to write.
Usage Statistics:
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