“Proscribe” vs “Prescribe”
One common mistake is using “proscribe” when the intended meaning is actually “prescribe.”
While these two words may sound similar, their meanings are diametrically opposed.
📎 “Proscribe” means to prohibit, condemn, or forbid something: The new law proscribes smoking in public places.
📎“Prescribe” means to recommend, order, or advise a specific course of action or treatment: The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
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One common mistake is using “proscribe” when the intended meaning is actually “prescribe.”
While these two words may sound similar, their meanings are diametrically opposed.
📎 “Proscribe” means to prohibit, condemn, or forbid something: The new law proscribes smoking in public places.
📎“Prescribe” means to recommend, order, or advise a specific course of action or treatment: The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
#английский #explained #prescribe
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