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prescrire — meaning in English

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English meaning

prescribe verb For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.

Senses

prescrire is used for these senses in English:

prescribe (medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
prescribe To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

prescribe — full definition

verb For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
verb To lay down as a rule or requirement; to specify how something must be done.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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