Prescribe

Pronunciation: /prɪsˈkraɪb/

Definitions of prescribe

verb to recommend or order the use of a particular treatment or medication

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor prescribed me some medicine for my cough.

A2 The pharmacist prescribed the correct dosage for the medication.

B1 The psychiatrist prescribed therapy sessions to help with my anxiety.

B2 The nutritionist prescribed a diet plan to help me lose weight.

C1 The specialist prescribed a new treatment plan for the patient's chronic condition.

C2 The surgeon prescribed a course of action for the complex medical case.

Examples of prescribe in a Sentence

formal The doctor will prescribe a medication to help with your symptoms.

informal I think the doctor is going to prescribe you some antibiotics for your cold.

slang The doc will prob prescribe you some painkillers for that toothache.

figurative Sometimes laughter is the best medicine that life can prescribe.

Grammatical Forms of prescribe

• past tense: prescribed
• plural: prescribes
• comparative: more prescribed
• superlative: most prescribed
• present tense: prescribes
• future tense: will prescribe
• perfect tense: has prescribed
• continuous tense: is prescribing
• singular: prescribes
• positive degree: prescribe
• infinitive: to prescribe
• gerund: prescribing
• participle: prescribed

Origin and Evolution of prescribe

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prescribe' originated from the Latin word 'praescribere', which means to write before or order beforehand.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'prescribe' was used in the context of writing orders or instructions in a legal or medical setting. Over time, the word evolved to also include the act of recommending or directing a course of action in various fields.