The doctor prescribed a new drug for the infection.
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the infection.
English
prescribe
prɪˈskraɪb, pɹəˈskɹaɪb, pɹɪˈskɹaɪb, ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb
Meaning: to advise and authorize the use of a medicine; to state authoritatively as a rule
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | prescribe |
| 3rd person singular present | prescribes |
| Present participle | prescribing |
| Past | prescribed |
| Will future | will prescribe |
| Going-to future | going to prescribe |
| Imperative negative | don't prescribe / do not prescribe |
Example sentences
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic for her ear infection.
The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic for her ear infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat her bacterial infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat her bacterial infection.
The doctor prescribed a steroid cream for his skin rash.
The doctor prescribed a steroid cream for his skin rash.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical contexts for treatments, but also in legal or formal contexts to establish rules.
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