prescribe
verbHow many syllables in prescribe?
There are 2 syllables in the word prescribe.Divide prescribe into syllables:
pre · scribe
How to pronounce prescribe:
Definition of prescribe:
- prescribe (verb):
- to lay down a rule dictate
Synonyms for prescribe:
dictate
impose
inflict
mandate
order
visit
Antonyms for prescribe:
confuse
disallow
disorganize
leave
misguide
mislead
mix up
neglect
refuse
reject
unsettle
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