Definition of Prescribe

1. Verb. Issue commands or orders for.

Exact synonyms: Dictate, Order
Generic synonyms: Bring Down, Impose, Inflict, Visit
Specialized synonyms: Mandate
Derivative terms: Dictate, Dictate, Dictation, Dictator, Order, Order, Prescription, Prescriptive

Definition of Prescribe

1. v. t. To lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action; to impose as a peremptory order; to dictate; to appoint; to direct.

2. v. i. To give directions; to dictate.

Definition of Prescribe

1. [v -SCRIBED, -SCRIBING, -SCRIBES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prescribe

prescientific
presciently
prescind
prescinded
prescinding
prescinds
prescore
prescored
prescores
prescoring
Prescott
prescreen
prescreened
prescreening
prescreens
prescribe (current term)
prescribed
prescriber
prescribers
prescribes
prescribing
prescript
prescription
prescription(a)
prescriptions
prescription drug
prescription medicine
prescriptive
prescriptively
prescripts

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