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Vocabulary Entry
prescribe
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To lay down a rule or dictate a course of action.
Example Sentences
"The doctor will prescribe medication to treat the illness."
"Teachers often prescribe reading material for their classes."
"The guidelines prescribe that all employees must wear ID badges."
N
noun
A written order for the preparation and administration of a medicine.
Example Sentences
"I took my prescription to the pharmacy to get my medicine."
"The doctor wrote her a prescription for antibiotics."
"Without a valid prescription, the pharmacy cannot dispense the medication."