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prescribe
to recommend a treatment or set down a rule as authoritative
Synonyms
- recommend
- direct
- mandate
Antonyms
- forbid
- prohibit
prescribe in a sentence
The doctor decided to prescribe a week of rest and plenty of fluids.
After the diagnosis, the specialist prescribed a combination of medication and physical therapy to speed recovery.
Where it comes from
From Latin praescribere 'to write before, direct'
Memory hook
PRE (before) + SCRIBE (write) — prescribe = write instructions beforehand.
Word parts
- scrib/script — write
prescribe: pre- (before) + scrib (write)
Read it in context
- The Queen's Paper Roads History