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PRESCRIBE Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word prescribe. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word prescribe. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRESCRIBE

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dictate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an authoritative rule

• a guiding principle

verb

• issue commands or orders for

• say out loud for the purpose of recording

• rule as a dictator

order
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

• (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy

• a degree in a continuum of size or quantity

• established customary state (especially of society)

• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

• a condition of regular or proper arrangement

• a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

• a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities

• a formal association of people with similar interests

• a body of rules followed by an assembly

• a group of person living under a religious rule

• (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families

• a request for something to be made, supplied, or served

• (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans

• the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement

verb

• give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

• make a request for something

• issue commands or orders for

• bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

• bring order to or into

• place in a certain order

• appoint to a clerical posts

• arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events

• assign a rank or rating to

Best Hypernyms For PRESCRIBE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prescribe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
advocate enjoin impose inflict order recommend say tell urge visit
Phrases (1)
bring down

Alternatives for DICTATE

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