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prescribe
verb
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Divide prescribe into syllables:

pre · scribe

How to pronounce prescribe:

Definition of prescribe:

prescribe (verb):
to lay down a rule dictate

Synonyms for prescribe:

imposevisitmandateinflictorderdictate

Antonyms for prescribe:

unsettledisallowneglectleavemisguiderejectconfuserefusedisorganizemislead

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