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Another word for dictate

Verb

  1. To set forth expressly and authoritatively

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    over

  2. To command or issue commands in an arrogant manner

    3. See also:

    over

Another word for dictate

Noun

  1. An authoritative indication to be obeyed

    2. See also:

    words

    over

  2. A code or set of codes governing action or procedure, for example

    3. See also:

    order

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Sentence Examples

  • Would you listen to a ruler if they made an unjust dictate?

  • He could dictate their policy at home and abroad, revise their statute-book, upset the decisions of their law-courts.

  • It was hard to stay awake as I listened to my boss dictate a long message.

  • Hitler is an example of someone that used his power to dictate to a group of people.

  • People that dictate the rules make decisions for others with much authority.

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