Meaning of 'dictate'

Find the meaning of the word ‘dictate’

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Meaning of ‘dictate’

5 definitions found.

dictate

noun

a guiding principle

Example: "the dictates of reason"

noun

an authoritative rule

Synonyms: ordinance

verb

say out loud for the purpose of recording

Example: "I dictated a report to my tape recorder."

verb

issue commands or orders for

Synonyms: order

verb

rule as a dictator

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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