dictate (Meaning)
dictate (n)
an authoritative rule
a guiding principle
dictate (v)
issue commands or orders for
say out loud for the purpose of recording
rule as a dictator
dictate (v. t.)
To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.
To say; to utter; to communicate authoritatively; to deliver (a command) to a subordinate; to declare with authority; to impose; as, to dictate the terms of a treaty; a general dictates orders to his troops.
A statement delivered with authority; an order; a command; an authoritative rule, principle, or maxim; a prescription; as, listen to the dictates of your conscience; the dictates of the gospel.
dictate (v. i.)
To speak as a superior; to command; to impose conditions (on).
To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dictate
dictate Sentence Examples
- The CEO would often dictate memos to his assistant, ensuring efficient communication throughout the company.
- As the team leader, it was her responsibility to dictate the project timeline and goals to her colleagues.
- The teacher decided to dictate the instructions for the assignment to avoid any misunderstandings among the students.
- In authoritarian regimes, leaders may dictate policies without considering the opinions of the citizens.
- The conductor would dictate the tempo and dynamics of the musical performance to the orchestra members.
- The coach would often dictate specific plays to the players during the intense moments of the game.
- The court reporter diligently transcribed the lawyer's dictated statements during the deposition.
- In times of crisis, leaders may need to dictate emergency measures to ensure the safety of the population.
- The dictator would routinely dictate speeches to be broadcasted on national television to control public perception.
- The software developer used voice recognition technology to dictate code instead of typing it manually.
FAQs About the word dictate
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The CEO would often dictate memos to his assistant, ensuring efficient communication throughout the company.
As the team leader, it was her responsibility to dictate the project timeline and goals to her colleagues.
The teacher decided to dictate the instructions for the assignment to avoid any misunderstandings among the students.
In authoritarian regimes, leaders may dictate policies without considering the opinions of the citizens.
