Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dict
Root Word
/dɪkt/
Definition
To say or declare something, often in a formal or authoritative manner.
Examples
- Dictate your terms clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
- She had to dictate her thoughts to the assistant.
- The teacher asked the students to dictate the letters.
Meaning
The root ‘dict’ originates from Latin, meaning to speak or say. It appears in various English words that involve speech or order.
Synonyms
- Say
- State
- Declare
- Pronounce
