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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
dIk
teIt
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dIk
teIt
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| inflections: |
dictates, dictating, dictated |
| definition 1: |
to say or read aloud for someone to write down or for a machine to record.
She dictated several letters to her secretary.- synonyms:
- read
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| definition 2: |
to state or order with authority.
The company owners dictate what the workers are allowed to do.- synonyms:
- command, decree, demand, direct, impose, ordain, order
- similar words:
- boss, determine, instruct, set, state
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| related words: |
bid, command, decree, direct, tell |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
dIk
teIt
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| definition: |
(often plural) a rule or requirement that guides or controls what one does.
If you follow the dictates of common sense, you will not make so many mistakes.- synonyms:
- demand
- similar words:
- principle, requirement
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| related words: |
law, mandate, word |
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| derivation: |
dictatingly (adv.) |
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