prescribe
Translation
to prescribe, to stipulate, to order
Examples
The doctor prescribed medicine for the cough.
The doctor prescribed medicine for the cough.
The law prescribes a penalty for this crime.
The law prescribes a penalty for this crime.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sb./sth.)) to prescribe (sth.) for (sb./sth.) The doctor prescribed medicine for the cough.
((sth.)) to prescribe (sth.) The law prescribes a penalty for this crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: order, direct (for medicine); stipulate, lay down (for rules)
Etymology
From Latin 'prae-' (before) + 'scribere' (to write). It literally means 'to write before'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pre-script'. A doctor writes a 'script' (a note) for you *before* you go to the pharmacy.