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prescribe

[ pri-skrahyb ]

verb (used with object)

prescribed, prescribing.
  1. to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).


verb (used without object)

prescribed, prescribing.
  1. to lay down rules; direct; dictate.
  2. Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used.
  3. Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to ).

prescribe

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to lay down as a rule or directive
  2. law to claim or acquire (a right, title, etc) by prescription
  3. law to make or become invalid or unenforceable by lapse of time
  4. med to recommend or order the use of (a drug or other remedy)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ··· adjective
  • ·· noun
  • ·· verb misprescribed misprescribing
  • non··· noun
  • ··· verb overprescribed overprescribing
  • ·· verb (used with object) represcribed represcribing
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of prescribe1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English from Latin ī “to direct in writing,” literally, “to write before or above,” equivalent to prae- pre- + ī “to write”; scribe 1, prescription
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of prescribe1

C16: from Latin ī to write previously, from prae before + ī to write
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The majority who, like Emma, are eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder, are incorrectly prescribed antidepressants initially, which makes their symptoms worse rather than better.

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“You know, it's about free access. It's not about reading only patriotic history or whatever is prescribed by your lesson plan,” the filmmaker added.

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Tatiana, who has two sons aged 11 and 16, told the BBC the situation left her suffering from anxiety, for which she was prescribed medication by her GP.

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One salesman said he used "a lot of kojic" - well over the prescribed limit - if someone wanted light skin and a smaller quantity if they wanted a subtler change.

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"When it comes to Botox that's easy, Botox is a prescription drug," he said, adding he believes it should only be administered by trained practitioners, typically a doctor with prescribing authority.

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