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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prescribes

/prɪˈskraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does prescribes mean?

verb

To write or direct the use of (a medicine, etc.) in a particular way, especially in a prescription. To specify or determine the nature of something.

Example

"The doctor prescribes a course of antibiotics for the patient."

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