ALL meanings of prescribe
pre·scribe
P p - transitive verb prescribe doctor 1
- transitive verb prescribe authority: tell to do 1
- verb with object prescribe to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. 1
- verb with object prescribe Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.). 1
- verb without object prescribe to lay down rules; direct; dictate. 1
- verb without object prescribe Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used. 1
- verb without object prescribe Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to). 1
- verb prescribe If a doctor prescribes medicine or treatment for you, he or she tells you what medicine or treatment to have. 0
- verb prescribe If a person or set of laws or rules prescribes an action or duty, they state that it must be carried out. 0
- verb prescribe to lay down as a rule or directive 0
- verb prescribe to claim or acquire (a right, title, etc) by prescription 0
- verb prescribe to make or become invalid or unenforceable by lapse of time 0
- verb prescribe to recommend or order the use of (a drug or other remedy) 0
- verb transitive prescribe to set down as a rule or direction; order; ordain; direct 0
- verb transitive prescribe to order or advise as a medicine or treatment 0
- verb transitive prescribe to invalidate or outlaw by negative prescription 0
- intransitive verb prescribe to set down or impose rules; dictate 0
- intransitive verb prescribe to give medical advice or prescriptions 0
- intransitive verb prescribe to claim a right or title through long use or possession 0
- intransitive verb prescribe to become invalidated or outlawed by negative prescription 0