prescribe

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin praescribere < before (prae) and to write (-scribere).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈpɹə.skɹaɪb/ SAMPA: /"pr@.skraIb/ or IPA: /ˈpɹɪi.skɹaɪb/ SAMPA: /"pri:.skraIb//
    • the latter pronunciation is used for added distinction from proscribe.
    Rhymes: -aɪb

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to prescribe

Third person singular
prescribes

Simple past
prescribed

Past participle
prescribed

Present participle
prescribing

to prescribe (third-person singular simple present prescribes, present participle prescribing, simple past and past participle prescribed)

  1. To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.
  2. To specify as a required procedure or ritual.

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[edit] Spanish

[edit] Verb

prescribe (infinitive: prescribir)

  1. informal second-person singular () affirmative imperative form of prescribir.
  2. Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of prescribir.
  3. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted?) present indicative form of prescribir.