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Dictate meaning

What does “dictate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dictate” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an authoritative rule.

dictate

noun

  1. an authoritative rule

  2. a guiding principle

    “the dictates of reason”

verb

  1. issue commands or orders for

    Synonymsorderprescribe

  2. say out loud for the purpose of recording

    “He dictated a report to his secretary”

  3. rule as a dictator

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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