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📜dictate

verb
/dɪkˈteɪt/
dichotomy dictator
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Meaning

To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down.
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example Sentences

The teacher dictated the instructions to the students.

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

Example Expressions

dictate terms

Synonyms

command, order, prescribe, decree, specify
Entry 1
command, order, prescribe, decree
Entry 2
command, order, prescribe, specify

Antonyms

request, suggest, follow, obey
Entry 1
request, suggest
Entry 2
follow, obey, request, suggest

Collocations

dictate terms, dictate conditions, dictate a letter, dictate letter, dictate policy, dictate pace
Entry 1
dictate terms, dictate conditions, dictate a letter
Entry 2
dictate terms, dictate letter, dictate policy, dictate conditions, dictate pace

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