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prescribe
verbgeneral usecommon/pɾɨʃkɾɨˈveɾ/pres·cre·ver
Definition
1To order, dictate, or establish something, especially a rule, law, or medical treatment.
Usage examples
“The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.”
“The constitution prescribes the duties of the government.”
Common combinations
prescribe medicationprescribe a course of actionprescribe a penalty