Prescribe Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Prescribe

Prescribe Meaning 1 : issue commands or orders for

    Synonyms : dictate,  order
Prescribe Meaning 2 : (medicine) order the use of (a treatment, medicine, etc.), usually by written prescription

    Example : the doctor prescribed steroids for my ear trouble

Prescribe Meaning 3 : recommend as beneficial

    Example : my mother prescribes a good night's sleep as the cure for all ills