What does "recetar" mean in English?

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Spanish

recetar

English

prescribe

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Examples of how to use "recetar" in Spanish

Spanish
El médico me recetó un antibiótico.
English
The doctor prescribed me an antibiotic.
Spanish
Yo receto antibióticos cuando es necesario.
English
I prescribe antibiotics when necessary.
Spanish
El médico recetó un jarabe para la tos.
English
The doctor prescribed a cough syrup.
Spanish
Antes ella recetaba la misma medicina.
English
Before, she used to prescribe the same medicine.
Spanish
Mañana usted recetará algo más suave.
English
Tomorrow you will prescribe something milder.

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