prescribe

verb

pri-ˈskrīb How to pronounce prescribe (audio)
Definition of prescribenext
as in to specify
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways

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Recent Examples of prescribe Anastrozole, a medication commonly prescribed to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer after menopause, can accelerate bone loss by lowering estrogen levels. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 Chase's mother also spoke out in an interview with the Daily Mail, sharing that her daughter was prescribed oxycodone and other painkillers after a motorcycle accident in 2016, leading to substance abuse issues. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements. — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 1 July 2026 For severe anxiety, veterinarians can prescribe medication or suggest ThunderShirts. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescribe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribe
  1. specify
  2. define
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  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of specify
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  • Victor Willis, Village People’s lead singer, dies Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People who helped define the disco movement of the 1970s, died June 30.
    — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of define

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