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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

appointed, decreed, ordained, settled

adjective, as in set down as a rule or guide

nonarbitrary, unarbitrary

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

official, regular

adjective, as in formally laid down or imposed

positive, formal

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

one syllable

bribed

two syllables

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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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