Synonyms of prescribe

prescribe

verb

pri-ˈskrīb 

as in to specify

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specify
• define
• direct
• dictate
• order
• arrange
• lay down
• tell
• instruct
• assign
• choose
• select
• require
• manage
• compel
• set
• govern
• ordain
• enjoin
• conduct
• decree
• constrain
• force
• coerce
• control
• fix
• lead
• bid
• settle
• adjure
• obligate
• charge
• oblige
• command

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prescribe

He was prescribed Vicodin and quickly developed a dependence. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

What people can do to protect themselves Antibiotics should only be used when prescribed by a healthcare professional. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

That could mean swapping running for an activity that doesn’t aggravate an injured joint, working unaffected muscle groups or doing exercises prescribed by a physical therapist. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Stopping too soon can raise the risk of another clot, while continuing longer than prescribed may increase bleeding risk. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026