prescribe
/prɪˈskraɪb/
verb
- To order or recommend a medicine or treatment for a patient.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
- My dentist prescribed a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
- She was prescribed painkillers after the surgery.
- To state officially what should be done in a particular situation; to set down as a rule or guide.
- The curriculum prescribes which books students must read.
- The law prescribes a maximum speed limit on highways.
- The contract prescribes the steps for resolving disputes.