prescribe
US /prɪˈskraɪb/
UK /prɪˈskraɪb/
1.
prescrever
of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing
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The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her infection.
O médico prescreveu antibióticos para a infecção dela.
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He was prescribed a course of physical therapy.
Ele foi prescrito um curso de fisioterapia.
2.
prescrever, determinar
recommend with authority and as a rule
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The rules prescribe that all members must attend.
As regras prescrevem que todos os membros devem comparecer.
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The law prescribes severe penalties for drug trafficking.
A lei prescreve penas severas para o tráfico de drogas.