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

It is limited to oral use, such as oils, tinctures or capsules, depending on what a physician prescribes. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026

On the app side, MyCircadian tracks sunrise, sunset, UV index and sun sessions, MorningLux reads ambient lux through the phone sensor, and OIO by Korrus prescribes a morning bright-light window based on an anchor wake time. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

The industry calls this a confidence gap and prescribes literacy workshops. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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

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

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