Word Meaning

prescribe definition and meaning

v. t. To lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action; to impose as a peremptory order; to dictate; to appoint; to direct.
v. t. To direct, as a remedy to be used by a patient; as, the doctor prescribed quinine.
v. i. To give directions; to dictate.
v. i. To influence by long use
v. i. To write or to give medical directions; to indicate remedies; as, to prescribe for a patient in a fever.
v. i. To claim by prescription; to claim a title to a thing on the ground of immemorial use and enjoyment, that is, by a custom having the force of law.

Crossword clues for prescribe

- adjust drug dosage
- Order
- Order for use, as a remedy
- Recommend (drug)