Prescribes Meaning in English

word · lemma: prescribe

US

pɹisˈkɹaɪbz

pri-SKRYBZ

UK

pɹɪskɹˈaɪbz

prisk-RYBZ

Definition

To officially tell someone what medicine or treatment they should have, or to state a rule or order that must be followed.

Usage & Nuances

Common in medical and legal contexts. 'Prescribes medicine' means a doctor writes an official note for treatment. In law, 'the law prescribes' means it sets a rule or requirement. Do not confuse with 'describe' (to explain).

• Spanish: prescribe - receta (medicina) - ordena (norma)
• Portuguese (BR): prescreve - receita (medicamento) - determina (regras)
• Portuguese (PT): prescreve - receita (medicamento) - determina (regras)
• Chinese (Simplified): 开处方 - 规定
• Chinese (Traditional): 開處方 - 規定
• Hindi: निर्धारित करता है - दवा लिखता है
• Arabic: يصف (دواء) - يفرض (قانون/إجراء)
• Bengali: নির্দেশ দেয় - প্রেসক্রাইব করে (ঔষধ বা চিকিৎসা দেওয়া)
• Russian: прописывает - предписывает
• Japanese: 処方する - 規定する
• Vietnamese: kê đơn - quy định
• Korean: 처방하다 - 규정하다
• Turkish: reçete yazar - öngörür
• Urdu: تجویز کرتا ہے - مقرر کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: meresepkan - menetapkan

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribes antibiotics for infections.

basic

She prescribes medicine every day at the clinic.

basic

The law prescribes strict rules for this process.

basic

My doctor rarely prescribes painkillers unless absolutely necessary.

natural

This policy prescribes how employees should report issues.

natural

Sometimes she prescribes exercise instead of medication.

natural