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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.
The supervisor dictates daily tasks to the team.
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.
The author dictated his latest manuscript to a typist to speed up the writing process.
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.
Instead of collaborating with her team, she preferred to dictate, leading to resentment among her colleagues.
04
to control or decide how something should happen or be done
Examples
This situation will dictate how people react.
Money dictated his decision last week.
Dictate
01
a principle or guideline that directs action or behavior
Examples
Honesty is a fundamental dictate in her work.
Safety dictates require protective gear in the laboratory.
02
an authoritative order or command that must be followed
Examples
The manager issued a dictate on office procedures.
Military dictates are strictly enforced.
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