Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To officially recommend or order the use of something, such as medication or a treatment, typically by someone with authority.
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:
The word prescribe comes from the Latin word praescribere, where prae- means before and scribere means to write. It originally referred to setting down rules or writing directions.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words 
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