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to dictate
01
to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way
Transitive: to dictate sth
Examples
The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project.
02
to say or recite aloud for the purpose of transcription by someone or recording by a machine
Transitive: to dictate a document or content
Examples
The CEO dictated a letter to her secretary, outlining the company's new policies.
03
to behave in a domineering or tyrannical manner
Intransitive
Examples
The ruler continued to dictate, oblivious to the suffering and discontent of his people.
04
to control or decide how something should happen or be done
Examples
This situation will dictate how people react.
Dictate
01
a principle or guideline that directs action or behavior
Examples
Honesty is a fundamental dictate in her work.
02
an authoritative order or command that must be followed
Examples
The manager issued a dictate on office procedures.
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