Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prescribed

verb
/prɪˈskraɪbd/
Definition
Recommended or ordered (especially by a doctor) as a treatment or course of action.
Examples
  • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
  • She was prescribed physical therapy to help with her recovery.
  • Rules for the game are prescribed by the official handbook.
Meaning
To prescribe means to officially recommend a certain treatment or action, typically in a medical context, but it can also refer to general guidelines or rules.
Synonyms
  • ordered
  • recommended
  • designated
  • stipulated