Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dictate
verb
/dɪkˈteɪt/
Definition
To say or read something aloud for someone else to write down or to control the actions of others.
Examples
- She dictated the letter to her assistant.
- The manager dictates the guidelines for the project.
- Teachers may dictate notes for students to copy.
Meaning
The act of speaking words that others will write down or the power to control or influence something.
Synonyms
- command
- order
- impose
- prescribe
