prescrive

/prɪˈskraɪb/

Definitions

1. verb

to write a prescription for (a medicine or treatment)

“The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics for the patient’s infection.”

2. verb

to recommend or suggest (something) strongly

“The teacher prescribed a summer reading list for the students.”

3. noun

a formal instruction or recommendation

“The doctor’s prescription included a list of medications to take.”

Synonyms

  • recommend
  • suggest
  • write a prescription for

Antonyms

  • forbid
  • prohibit