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1 Translation result for prescribe in Spanish

verb

prescribe verb

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prescribed, has prescribed, is prescribing, prescribes
prescribir, ordenar; recetar (medicinas, etc.)

Example sentences of
prescribe verb

  • •This drug should not be prescribed to children.
  • •I bought a drug commonly prescribed to treat rashes.
  • •The doctor prescribed three months of physical therapy for my leg injury.
  • •The law prescribes a prison sentence of at least five years for the crime.
  • •The regulations prescribe that all employees must pass a physical examination.
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  • •We must follow the rules as prescribed by the government.
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Synonyms of
prescribe verb

define, specify, stipulate, dictate, ordain, decree, impose, command, mandate

Detailed synonyms for prescribe verb

1. Prescribe, define, specify, stipulate significan fijar de manera arbitraria o autoritaria.
  • Prescribe indica la intención de dar dirección explícita o una clara orientación a aquéllos que aceptan o que están bajo la autoridad de uno <a document that prescribes the required procedure>.
  • Define recalca la intención de establecer límites con el fin de evitar la confusión, el conflicto o el traslapo <her memo defined the issue narrowly and precisely>.
  • Specify connota el nombrar o mencionar exactamente y claramente <please specify the desired color and quantity on your order form>.
  • Stipulate sugiere demandar, frecuentemente como parte de un acuerdo <the rules stipulate that players must wear uniforms>.
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2. See: Dictate
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Reverse translation for prescribe

prescribir  - to prescribe 
ordenar  - to order, to command, to put in order, to arrange, to ordain (a priest) 
recetar  (medicinas, etc.) - to prescribe (medications) 
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