prescribe

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin praescribere, from prae (before) and scribere (to write).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/, /ˈpɹɪiˌskɹaɪb/, SAMPA: /pr\@"skr\aIb/, /"pr\i:%skr\aIb/
    Rhymes: -aɪb

[edit] Usage notes

  • The pronunciation with the stressed first syllable is normally used only when added distinction from proscribe is required.

[edit] Verb

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.
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