Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
prescribe, proscribe — Prescribe means to set down as a rule or guide. Proscribe means to denounce or prohibit. If you get bronchitis, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics and proscribe smoking … Dictionary of troublesome word
prescribe, proscribe — Prescribe means to set down as a rule or guide. Proscribe means to denounce or prohibit. If you get bronchitis, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics and proscribe smoking … Dictionary of troublesome word
proscribe — prescribe, proscribe A single letter distinguishes two words of very different meaning. A prescribed book (for example) is one that is chosen for a course of study, whereas a proscribed book is one that is forbidden or banned. Prescribe also has… … Modern English usage
prescribe — prescribe, proscribe A single letter distinguishes two words of very different meaning. A prescribed book (for example) is one that is chosen for a course of study, whereas a proscribed book is one that is forbidden or banned. Prescribe also has… … Modern English usage
proscribe — See prescribe. See prescribe, proscribe … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
prescribe — See prescribe, proscribe … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
prescribe — , proscribe Prescribe means to set down as a rule or guide. Proscribe means to denounce or prohibit. If you get bronchitis, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics and proscribe smoking … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
proscribe — ► VERB 1) forbid, especially by law. 2) denounce or condemn. 3) historical outlaw (someone). DERIVATIVES proscription noun proscriptive adjective. USAGE The words proscribe and … English terms dictionary
prescribe — ► VERB 1) recommend and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment). 2) state authoritatively that (an action or procedure) should be carried out. USAGE On the confusion between prescribe and proscribe, see the note at PROSCRIBE(Cf.… … English terms dictionary
prescribe — verb 1》 advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment), especially in writing. ↘recommend as beneficial. 2》 state authoritatively that (something) should be done in a particular way. Derivatives prescribable adjective prescriber… … English new terms dictionary
