Synonyms of prescribes

prescribes

verb

present tense third-person singular of prescribe

as in specifies

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

• specifies
• defines
• directs
• dictates
• arranges
• tells
• orders
• lays down
• assigns
• instructs
• requires
• selects
• decrees
• chooses
• ordains
• governs
• enjoins
• conducts
• compels
• sets
• manages
• leads
• obligates
• obliges
• controls
• constrains
• settles
• fixes
• forces
• coerces
• commands
• bids
• adjures
• charges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prescribes

Kristen Nadeau, a pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, works with children who have obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes, and regularly prescribes CGMs. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 8 July 2026

For decades, the traditional healthcare and fitness sectors have operated on a model that prescribes band-aid solutions, actively treating superficial symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of physical and mental exhaustion. — Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The Government Accountability Office website said the Administrative Procedure Act prescribes the minimum procedural steps an agency must follow in its administrative proceedings. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 3 June 2026

The party bringing the allegation bears whatever burden the applicable statute or rule prescribes. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 3 June 2026

Your monthly MEDVi cost depends on the GLP-1 medication your provider prescribes. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026

The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health. — Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026

Tiffany Banks, a naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner with a hybrid practice in Kentucky, is another provider who openly prescribes the drug. — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026

The staff psychiatrist evaluates patients, helps create treatment plans, prescribes medication, provides therapy and responds to mental health crises. — Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026