The physician prescribed his patient some medicine.
Source: tatoeba (27931)
Prescribed
/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/
Synonyms for "prescribed" (136 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Noun(4 words)
classroom phrasingcourt-ordered taskdata processing stepsdiagnostic protocol
Strong matches (40)
Adjective(8 words)
Noun(8 words)
district mandated lesson planexecutive decreeforced readingguided workshopinstructional routinelegal ordermore statutorynon inquiry topic
Verb(4 words)
Adverb(1 words)
most standard language form
Related words (68)
Adjective(21 words)
official setting forthordainedpositiveregulatory filingsrestricted frameworkritualistic sequencerule based solverscripted actscripted curriculumstandard beliefstandard procedurestatutory dutiesstatutory frameworkstatutory guidelinesstatutory measurestatutory processstatutory requirementsstatutory textstructured lessonsyllabus-bound
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ordinarypatentedpopularpreceptiveprescriptprescriptiveprevalentproscribedqualifiedreceivedregularregulationrestrictedritualrubricsetstandardstatutorystockstrait
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Noun(11 words)
required-reading assignmentrule based processrule setset guidelinesstandard language formstatutory lawstatutory provisionstipulatingsystematic evidence gatheringtemplate based activitytraditional teaching
Determiner(1 words)
the governed
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accepted, advise, agreed, appointed, authoritative.
- Sentence evidence is available for prescribed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prescribed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prescribed"
Keep "prescribed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prescribed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prescribed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prescribed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesadjectivecurriculumhealthcare procedureinstructionmedical actionmodifierofficial rulepolicy directive
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
8 entriesprescribed curriculumprescribed dosageprescribed guidelinesprescribed medicationprescribed readingprescribed scheduleprescribed stepsprescribed treatment
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
5 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The mayor prescribed to the citizens how to act.
Source: tatoeba (246161)
The medicine he had prescribed failed to take effect.
Source: tatoeba (283851)
How about consulting a doctor and getting sedatives prescribed?
Source: tatoeba (329284)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prescribed"?
Closest matches include accepted, advise, agreed, appointed, authoritative.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prescribed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.