Question 1 · Quick check
prescribe
CEFRC1
/pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To officially advise or order a treatment or action.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo develop or assert a right; to make a claim (by prescription).
Examples
In our country psychotherapists can rightly prescribe drugs while psychologists can't.
You should go to specialist, for now I will prescribe you medicine.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
To become invalidated or unenforceable by prescription, to lapse
More examples
In contextPrescribe the boy some medication!
The property meets the criteria prescribed by the regulations.
The doctor prescribed aspirin.
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Origin
verb
Borrowed from Latin praescrībere, from prae- (“before, in front”) and scrībere (“to write”).