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prescribe

prescribe is a very useful term in many contexts!

ℹ️ Part of speech

prescribe is a VERB.

🗣️ Pronunciation

prescribe is pronounced /prɪ.ˈskraɪb/ or prih-SKRYBE.

📚️ Definition

prescribe means to recommend or set down as a guide, rule, or directive. Example: The doctor prescribed medication for her illness.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of prescribe in usage:

• The doctor will prescribe a course of antibiotics for the infection.
• The government has prescribed new safety standards for cars.
• The law prescribes a minimum jail sentence for this offense.

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prescribe most nearly means

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Which of the following statements could best use the term prescribe?

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💁🏼 Tips!

Prescribe, is often confused with its antonym, proscribe, which means to condemn or forbid. Remember, when you prescribe something, you're recommending it!

✅ Quiz answer/s

Answers:

• E, dictate.
• B, The principal prescribed a new school uniform policy.

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