English dictionary

prescribe

/pr/I/'skr/aI/b/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

issue commands or orders for

verb.communication

Synonyms dictate order

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action; to impose as a peremptory order; to dictate; to appoint; to direct.

verb

Source: webster1913
To give directions; to dictate.

verb

Source: webster1913