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to prescribe
verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨsɐjˈtaɾ/re·cei·tar
Definition
1To authorize the use of a medicine or treatment by issuing a prescription.
Usage examples
“The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her bronchitis.”
“Only a licensed physician can prescribe this drug.”
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prescribe medicationprescribe antibioticsprescribe a treatment