No. 4,702 in Catalan
receptar
"Receptar" means "to prescribe" in English.
In a sentence
El metge ha receptat un medicament per al dolor.
The doctor has prescribed a medication for the pain.
In this sentence, 'receptat' is used to describe the act of prescribing medication, typically done by a healthcare professional.
Va receptar als estudiants la lectura d'un llibre educatiu.
He recommended to the students the reading of an educational book.
Here, 'receptar' is employed in a metaphorical sense, suggesting the act of recommending or advising an action or choice for improvement or learning.
La supervisora recepta una actitud més proactiva entre els empleats.
The supervisor advises a more proactive attitude among the employees.
In this example, 'recepta' is used figuratively to suggest advocating or promoting a specific approach or behavior.
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