Prescribed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /prɪˈskraɪbd/

Definitions of prescribed

verb to recommend or order the use of something as a remedy or treatment

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor prescribed me some medicine for my cold.

A2 The pharmacist prescribed the correct dosage for the patient.

B1 The therapist prescribed weekly sessions to help manage the anxiety.

B2 The nutritionist prescribed a diet plan tailored to the client's needs.

C1 The psychiatrist prescribed a combination of therapy and medication for the patient's depression.

C2 The specialist prescribed a specific treatment protocol for the rare disease.

adjective recommended or ordered as a remedy or treatment

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor prescribed me some medication for my cold.

A2 The teacher prescribed a specific book for us to read for homework.

B1 The nutritionist prescribed a diet plan for the patient to follow.

B2 The therapist prescribed weekly sessions to help manage the client's anxiety.

C1 The judge prescribed a sentence of community service for the offender.

C2 The scientist prescribed a strict protocol for conducting the experiment.

Examples of prescribed in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed medication to treat the patient's illness.

informal The doctor gave me some pills to take for my cold.

slang The doc hooked me up with some meds for my allergies.

figurative The therapist prescribed a daily routine of self-care for managing stress.

Grammatical Forms of prescribed

past tense

prescribed

plural

prescribeds

comparative

more prescribed

superlative

most prescribed

present tense

prescribes

future tense

will prescribe

perfect tense

have prescribed

continuous tense

is prescribing

singular

prescribed

positive degree

prescribed

infinitive

to prescribe

gerund

prescribing

participle

prescribed

Origin and Evolution of prescribed

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prescribed' originated from the Latin word 'praescribere', which means to write before or order in advance.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of writing orders or instructions beforehand, the word 'prescribed' has evolved to refer to the act of officially recommending or directing a course of action, particularly in the field of medicine.