Definition/Meaning of prescribe

• English - Verb: prescribe ( third-person singular simple present prescribes , present participle prescribing , simple past and past participle prescribed ) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient . The doctor prescribed aspirin . To specify as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide , direction , or rule of action . Shakespeare Prescribe not us our…
• English - Alternative forms: præscribe ( archaic )
• English - Etymology: From Latin praescribere , from prae ( “ before ” ) and scribere ( “ to write ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ , /ˈpɹɪiˌskɹaɪb/ Rhymes: -aɪb Usage notes The pronunciation with the stressed first syllable is normally used only when added distinction from proscribe is required .
• English - See also: proscribe