Meaning & Definition of Dictate in English
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Dictate
/dɪktet/
noun
1. An authoritative rule
synonym:
- dictate
2. A guiding principle
- "The dictates of reason"
synonym:
- dictate
verb
1. Issue commands or orders for
synonym:
- order,
- prescribe,
- dictate
2. Say out loud for the purpose of recording
- "He dictated a report to his secretary"
synonym:
- dictate
3. Rule as a dictator
synonym:
- dictate
Examples of using
No one shall dictate to me.