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Definition of dictate

Overview of noun dictate

The noun dictate has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (1) dictate

(an authoritative rule)

2. (1) dictate

(a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason")

Overview of verb dictate

The verb dictate has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (8) order, prescribe, dictate

(issue commands or orders for)

2. (1) dictate

(say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary")

3. dictate

(rule as a dictator)