Verb
To lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action; to impose as a peremptory order; to dictate; to appoint; to direct.
To direct, as a remedy to be used by a patient; as, the doctor prescribed quinine.
To give directions; to dictate.
To influence by long use
To write or to give medical directions; to indicate remedies; as, to prescribe for a patient in a fever.
To claim by prescription; to claim a title to a thing on the ground of immemorial use and enjoyment, that is, by a custom having the force of law.
Source: Webster's dictionarythe doctor prescribed steroids for my ear trouble Source: Internet
my mother prescribes a good night's sleep as the cure for all ills Source: Internet
Adjectival phrases clothes free and clothing free prescribe where naturism is permitted in an otherwise textile environment, or define the preferred state of a naturist. Source: Internet
Although Justice Wolokollie did not prescribe any punishment against the LTA for disrespecting the court, while the case is pending, the LTA attempted to institute the surcharges fees' collection against Orange-Liberia. Source: Internet
Although drones are artificial, the parameters that prescribe their minds are not rigidly constrained, and sentient drones are full individuals, with their own personalities, opinions and quirks. Source: Internet
Another is the uneven access to both abortions and anti-pregnancy meds, with some provinces having few hospitals or doctors willing to perform abortions or prescribe the medications. Source: Internet