prescribe
To tell someone to take a certain medicine or get a certain treatment.
To officially tell a patient to use a particular medicine or treatment, usually in writing.
To say in an official way what must be done.
To officially set down a rule, law, or course of action that must be followed.
To say something is good to do for a problem or need.
To suggest something as a helpful or appropriate course of action, often in a formal or authoritative way.
- Base: prescribe
- 3rd Person Singular: prescribes
- Present Participle: prescribing
- Past: prescribed
as prescribed by law
1According to legal requirements
As the law says must be done.
- All documents must be submitted as prescribed by law.
- Safety equipment should be used as prescribed by law.
prescribe medicine
1Authorize patient to take medicine
To officially tell a patient to take a certain medicine.
- Doctors often prescribe medicine for high blood pressure.
- She went to the clinic so the nurse could prescribe medicine for her child.
prescribe treatment
1Authorize patient treatment plan
To officially tell a patient to follow a certain medical treatment plan.
- The physician will prescribe treatment after reviewing the test results.
- Specialists can prescribe treatment tailored to each patient's needs.
prescribed medication
1Medication authorized by doctor
Medicine a doctor says you should take.
- He forgot to take his prescribed medication this morning.
- The pharmacist will give you your prescribed medication.