prescribe — to tell someone what medicine or treatment they should have
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tell someone what medicine or treatment they should have
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈskraɪb/
Korean meaning: 처방하다, 약을 처방하다
Korean pronunciation: 프리**스크라**이브
Example Sentences
- My doctor prescribed chocolate for my broken heart, but I think he's not a real doctor.
- The school prescribes a strict dress code for all students.
- The pharmacist cannot give you medicine unless a doctor prescribes it.
prescribe
VERB//prɪˈskraɪb//
to tell someone what medicine or treatment they should have
A doctor prescribes medicine and treatment to a patient in clinic
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When doctors prescribe with care, they prescribe hope to the tribe — a healing vibe through every scribe of medicine's gentle hand
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Origin
From Latin 'praescribere', combining 'prae' (before) and 'scribere' (to write). Originally meant to write beforehand or set down in writing, later evolving to mean directing or ordering someone to do something, especially regarding medical treatment.
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“My doctor prescribed chocolate for my broken heart, but I think he's not a real doctor.”
“The school prescribes a strict dress code for all students.”
“The pharmacist cannot give you medicine unless a doctor prescribes it.”
“My grandmother prescribes chicken soup for everything - even math problems!”
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