dictate

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verb

dic·tate ˈdik-ˌtāt How to pronounce dictate (audio)

dik-ˈtāt

dictated; dictating

intransitive verb

: to utter words to be transcribed : to give dictation

dictate for the stenographer

: to speak or act domineeringly : prescribe

resents being dictated to

transitive verb

: to speak or read for a person to transcribe or for a machine to record

dictating a letter to her secretary

: to issue as an order

: to impose, pronounce, or specify authoritatively

dictate the terms of surrender

… the league will dictate policy for all teams …

Alex Yannis

: to require or determine necessarily

injuries dictated the choice of players

The weather will dictate how long we stay.

Synonyms

Verb

call
command
decree
direct
mandate
ordain
order

Noun

behest
charge
command
commandment
decree
direction
directive
do
edict
imperative
injunction
instruction
order
word

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Example Sentences

Verb She's dictating a letter to her secretary. They insisted on being able to dictate the terms of surrender. Tradition dictates that the youngest member should go first. The basket's function dictates its size and shape. Noun a starchily worded dictate from on high concerning the company's dress code

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

That information can dictate everything from eating schedules to medication and insulin regimens.

AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Hurricane Kay will bring strong rains and high winds to the Mexican coast, but far from its center, the storm will also dictate the weather pattern for Southern California.

Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Moscow would no longer dictate to them what to do, and would never again resort to military force, a lesson Mr. Gorbachev had taken from the Prague Spring.

David E. Hoffman, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 That mindset will dictate how the Wolverines do every action every day, starting with recruiting, to which Tholl was very specific.

Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2022 Featuring the likes of Fred Armisen, Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail, Wet Leg, Lucy Dacus and Sleater-Kinney joining Barnett in different cities over the next few weeks, this initial run will dictate how the festival evolves in coming years.

Scott Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The offensive line play will dictate whether Auburn wins or loses games.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2022 Etiquette may dictate snail mail is the way to go, but in reality, digital invitations have become commonplace.

Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 As stated above, chemistry will dictate the lineup and the rotation.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022

Noun

Clear rights regarding interference protection can provide incentives for innovation and collaboration among spectrum users in a way that avoids regulatory dictate.

Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2022 In terms of Hodges’s dictate for full restoration, precedent plays a key role in acts of curatorial omission or commission.

Randal Doane, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 The principal went on to note that ahead of the school year, the Illinois superintendent of schools sent a letter to each district threatening schools that did not enforce compliance with the dictate.

Breck Dumas, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2021 Their litany of error serves as a reminder of the risks of letting horse-race political coverage dictate coverage of the pandemic.

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2021 Their work has exposed not only how deep our lines of dependence are but how the inequities of class, race, and industry dictate who may stay inside and who might have no choice but to venture outdoors.

Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021 Her mandate was sounding less like the inspiration of a concerned partner, and more like the dictate of a prison guard.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2021 Supply and demand dictate airfare -- airlines can't always raise fares to cover costs.

Chris Isidore, CNN, 27 July 2021 But one dictate received special attention from commentators: the continuation of a Trump-era shift toward facilitating large-scale drug importation from Canada, with Biden instructing the FDA to work with states to implement appropriate plans.

Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 19 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

borrowed from Latin dictātus, past participle of dictāre "to say repeatedly, speak aloud words to be transcribed by another, issue as an order," frequentative of dīcere "to talk, speak, say, utter" — more at diction

Note: See note at dictator.

Noun

borrowed from Medieval Latin dictātum "something commanded" (Latin, in plural dictāta "lessons to be transcribed"), noun derivative from neuter of Latin dictātus, past participle of dictāre "to say repeatedly, say aloud words to be transcribed by another, issue as an order" — more at dictate entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1577, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	dictating
释义	dictate 1 of 2 verb dic·tate ˈdik-ˌtāt dik-ˈtāt dictated; dictating intransitive verb 1 : to utter words to be transcribed : to give dictation dictate for the stenographer 2 : to speak or act domineeringly : prescribe resents being dictated to transitive verb 1 : to speak or read for a person to transcribe or for a machine to record dictating a letter to her secretary 2 a : to issue as an order b : to impose, pronounce, or specify authoritatively dictate the terms of surrender … the league will dictate policy for all teams … Alex Yannis c : to require or determine necessarily injuries dictated the choice of players The weather will dictate how long we stay. dictate 2 of 2 noun dic·tate ˈdik-ˌtāt 1 a : an authoritative rule, prescription, or injunction the dictates of the party b : a ruling principle according to the dictates of your conscience 2 : a command by one in authority papal dictates Synonyms Verb call command decree direct mandate ordain order Noun behest charge command commandment decree direction directive do edict imperative injunction instruction order word See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She's dictating a letter to her secretary. They insisted on being able to dictate the terms of surrender. Tradition dictates that the youngest member should go first. The basket's function dictates its size and shape. Noun a starchily worded dictate from on high concerning the company's dress code Recent Examples on the Web Verb That information can dictate everything from eating schedules to medication and insulin regimens. AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Hurricane Kay will bring strong rains and high winds to the Mexican coast, but far from its center, the storm will also dictate the weather pattern for Southern California. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Moscow would no longer dictate to them what to do, and would never again resort to military force, a lesson Mr. Gorbachev had taken from the Prague Spring. David E. Hoffman, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 That mindset will dictate how the Wolverines do every action every day, starting with recruiting, to which Tholl was very specific. Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2022 Featuring the likes of Fred Armisen, Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail, Wet Leg, Lucy Dacus and Sleater-Kinney joining Barnett in different cities over the next few weeks, this initial run will dictate how the festival evolves in coming years. Scott Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 The offensive line play will dictate whether Auburn wins or loses games. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2022 Etiquette may dictate snail mail is the way to go, but in reality, digital invitations have become commonplace. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 As stated above, chemistry will dictate the lineup and the rotation. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022 Noun Clear rights regarding interference protection can provide incentives for innovation and collaboration among spectrum users in a way that avoids regulatory dictate. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2022 In terms of Hodges’s dictate for full restoration, precedent plays a key role in acts of curatorial omission or commission. Randal Doane, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 The principal went on to note that ahead of the school year, the Illinois superintendent of schools sent a letter to each district threatening schools that did not enforce compliance with the dictate. Breck Dumas, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2021 Their litany of error serves as a reminder of the risks of letting horse-race political coverage dictate coverage of the pandemic. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2021 Their work has exposed not only how deep our lines of dependence are but how the inequities of class, race, and industry dictate who may stay inside and who might have no choice but to venture outdoors. Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021 Her mandate was sounding less like the inspiration of a concerned partner, and more like the dictate of a prison guard. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2021 Supply and demand dictate airfare -- airlines can't always raise fares to cover costs. Chris Isidore, CNN, 27 July 2021 But one dictate received special attention from commentators: the continuation of a Trump-era shift toward facilitating large-scale drug importation from Canada, with Biden instructing the FDA to work with states to implement appropriate plans. Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 19 July 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb borrowed from Latin dictātus, past participle of dictāre "to say repeatedly, speak aloud words to be transcribed by another, issue as an order," frequentative of dīcere "to talk, speak, say, utter" — more at diction Note: See note at dictator. Noun borrowed from Medieval Latin dictātum "something commanded" (Latin, in plural dictāta "lessons to be transcribed"), noun derivative from neuter of Latin dictātus, past participle of dictāre "to say repeatedly, say aloud words to be transcribed by another, issue as an order" — more at dictate entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1577, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing dictate dictate to dictate to Kids Definition dictate 1 of 2 verb dic·tate ˈdik-ˌtāt dictated; dictating 1 : to speak or read for someone else to write down or for a machine to record dictate a letter 2 : to say or state with authority : order You can't dictate what I can do. 3 : to make necessary Tradition dictates that we go first. dictate 2 of 2 noun 1 : an order or direction given with authority : command 2 : a guiding rule or principle She ignores the dictates of fashion. dictating 1 of 2 adjective as in controlling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance controlling commanding presuming imperial regimental arbitrary arrogant important domineering superior uppity dictatorial autocratic tyrannical supercilious overbearing authoritarian disdainful despotic assumptive bossy pretentious haughty presumptuous uppish overweening authoritative huffy lordly tyrannous imperious magisterial proud toplofty lofty assertive masterful peremptory hifalutin fastuous aggressive toploftical highfalutin tyrannic high-and-mighty high-handed self-asserting directorial imperative autocratical high-hat omnipotent narcissistic almighty pompous conceited stern vain self-assertive all-powerful firm Antonyms & Near Antonyms modest amenable humble obedient meek docile unassuming yielding compliant passive tractable indecisive submissive acquiescent irresolute resigned See More dictating 2 of 2 verb present participle of dictate as in ordering to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority dictated that the terms of surrender be negotiated by his senior staff Synonyms & Similar Words ordering requesting mandating asking directing decreeing requiring commanding demanding calling calling for ordaining petitioning Antonyms & Near Antonyms rescinding cancelling canceling countermanding
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