The meaning of PRESCRIBE is to lay down a rule : dictate. How to use prescribe in a sentence.

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1. To set down as a rule, law, or direction: prescribed the terms of the surrender. 2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment).

The product will have to meet internationally prescribed (= demanded) standards.

PRESCRIBED definition: dictated or indicated as a rule or course of action to be followed. See examples of prescribed used in a sentence.

If a doctor prescribes medicine or treatment for you, he or she tells you what medicine or treatment to have. The physician examines the patient then diagnoses the disease and prescribes medication. …

We must follow the rules as prescribed by the government. Members must obey the prescribed rules of conduct.

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Dec 14, 2025 · prescribe (third-person singular simple present prescribes, present participle prescribing, simple past and past participle prescribed) (medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by …

The doctor prescribed some pills. The doctor prescribed some medicine and told her to have a week's rest. I hoped he would prescribe some stronger pain killers. Is there anything stronger you can …