<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>prescribed</li><li>prescribing</li><li>to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin</li><li>to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.)</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li><p>decree</p></li><li><p>dictate</p></li><li><p>direct</p></li><li><p>to lay down rules; direct; dictate</p></li><li><p>to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used</p></li><li><p>to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim (usually followed by for or to)</p></li></ul>