prescribe

[pri-skrahyb] / prɪˈskraɪb /

VERB

stipulate action to be taken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

define determine dictate establish impose lay down require specify

STRONG

appoint assign choose command decide decree designate direct enjoin fix guide ordain order rule select set settle

WEAK

pick out write prescription

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse

STRONG

disallow disorganize leave misguide mislead mix up neglect refuse reject unsettle

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Antibiotics are another standard treatment, and doctors are growing reluctant to prescribe them widely because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.

From Barron's

For some patients, cutting-edge therapies like the anti-amyloid medicine my doctor prescribed for me can preserve cognitive health and independence.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study focused on atorvastatin, one of the most commonly prescribed statins worldwide.

From Science Daily

These drugs are commonly prescribed to treat diabetes-related heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

From Science Daily

"For the vast majority of patients who are prescribed GLP-1s, they are safe and effective medicines which deliver significant health benefits," she said.

From BBC

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