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to prescribe
01
(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get
Transitive: to prescribe a medication or treatment
Examples
After the check-up, she prescribed a new medicine for my cough.
My grandmother 's cardiologist prescribed blood pressure medicine fore her condition.
1.1
to recommend or suggest an action because it is believed to be beneficial or helpful
Transitive: to prescribe an action
Examples
The counselor prescribed relaxation techniques to help reduce anxiety.
The dentist prescribed a fluoride toothpaste to strengthen the enamel on his teeth.
02
to give specific instructions or guidelines about what someone must do
Transitive: to prescribe sth
Examples
All employees must adhere to the code of conduct prescribed in the handbook.
The regulations prescribe safety measures for handling hazardous materials.
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