prescribe

/pris'kraib/

Thân thiện

The doctor will prescribe a new medication for the patient.

Definition

1. Verb (Transitive):
   • To issue a command, order, or rule with authority: To state officially what must be done or how something must be.
   • To recommend or order the use of a medicine or treatment: To write a medical prescription for a patient.

Usage and Examples

• As a verb meaning to order or dictate:
  • The law prescribes a penalty for such actions.
  • The guidelines prescribe the correct procedure for handling complaints.
• As a verb meaning to authorize a medical treatment:
  • The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for the infection.
  • She was prescribed rest and fluids.

Advanced Usage and Grammatical Notes

• "prescribe for": To issue a medical prescription intended for a specific person or condition.
  • The medication commonly prescribed for high blood pressure.
• "prescribe to": (Less common) To lay down rules or orders for someone to follow.
  • The principles prescribed to all members of the organization.
• The past participle "prescribed" is often used as an adjective.
  • Follow the prescribed dosage. (Meaning: the dosage that was ordered/authorized)

Variants and Related Words

• Prescription (n): 1. A doctor's written order for medicine. 2. An authoritative rule or directive.
  • I need to pick up my prescription at the pharmacy.
  • The prescription of new safety standards is necessary.
• Prescriptive (adj): Relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method.
  • The manual offers prescriptive advice on plant care.

Synonyms

• Order: To give a command.
• Dictate: To prescribe or command with authority.
• Direct: To give authoritative instructions.
• Recommend: To suggest a course of action (weaker in authority than ).

Antonyms

• Proscribe: To forbid or condemn.
• Prohibit: To formally forbid by law or rule.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "as prescribed": In the manner that was officially ordered or recommended.
  • Take the medication as prescribed by your doctor.
• "prescribed course": A set path or plan of action that is officially laid down.
  • The students followed the prescribed course of study.

Học thuật

Verb

1. issue commands or orders for

Từ đồng nghĩa

• order
• dictate