Thesaurus
prescribe
Synonyms and Antonyms of prescribe
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly <in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways> Synonyms define, lay down, specify Related Words decree, dictate, ordain; assign, direct, fix, set, settle; arrange, order; choose, select; adjure, bid, charge, command, enjoin, instruct, tell; conduct, control, govern, lead, manage; coerce, compel, constrain, force; obligate, oblige, require
Learn More about prescribe
-
Dictionary: Definition of prescribe Medical Dictionary: Definition of prescribe Spanish Central: Translation of prescribe Nglish: Translation of prescribe for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of prescribe for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up prescribe? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!