Clues for the word "PRESCRIBE"
We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 5 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Pat Sajack's Code Letter crossword on February 07, 2016.
Definition of prescribe
- v. t. - To lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action; to impose as a peremptory order; to dictate; to appoint; to direct.
- v. t. - To direct, as a remedy to be used by a patient; as, the doctor prescribed quinine.
- v. i. - To give directions; to dictate.
- v. i. - To influence by long use
- v. i. - To write or to give medical directions; to indicate remedies; as, to prescribe for a patient in a fever.
- v. i. - To claim by prescription; to claim a title to a thing on the ground of immemorial use and enjoyment, that is, by a custom having the force of law.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 07, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - August 13, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - May 31, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - October 13, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - June 13, 2001