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prescribed

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/adjective2 syllables

Prescribed means: fixed or established especially by order or command.

Synonyms for prescribed10

adjective, as in fixed or established especially by order or command

adjective, as in set down as a rule or guide

nonarbitrary, unarbitrary

adjective, as in conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline

adjective, as in formally laid down or imposed

What does prescribed mean?4

adjective

1

fixed or established especially by order or command“at the time appointed (or the appointed time)”

2

set down as a rule or guide

3

conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline“in prescribed order”

4

formally laid down or imposed“positive laws”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with prescribed?6

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Prescribed in a sentence

  • The doctor came, looked at the sick person and prescribed some medicine.sundown
  • In order to prevent rickets the doctor prescribed insolation.User82312
  • The mayor prescribed to the citizens how to act.unknown
  • The medicine he had prescribed failed to take effect.unknown
  • How about consulting a doctor and getting sedatives prescribed?fcbond
  • I'm happy that the medicine that the doctor prescribed really worked.CK
  • I'm happy the medicine that the doctor prescribed really worked.CK
  • The doctor prescribed some medicine for her cold.Source_VOA

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