prescribe

/pɹɪskɹˈa‍ɪb/

/pɹəsˈkɹaɪb/, /pɹisˈkɹaɪb/

to prescribe

MAIN VERB

(medicine) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

1.1

recommend as beneficial

to tell someone what they must do as a direction or rule

synonyms : dictate

Examples

1. Well, here' s your chance to give him a taste of the medicine that he prescribes.

2. Two thirds of doctors prescribe drugs for themselves.

3. The doctor prescribed me physical therapy.

4. - Prescribe a gluteal orthotic device.