dictate

Meaning

Noun

An order or command.

Verb

1. To order, command, control.
2. To speak in order for someone to write down the words.
3. To determine or decisively affect.

Concepts

dictate

command

order

prescribe

dictation

tell

decree

mandate

bid

govern

impose

direct

behest

bidding

demand

compel

rule

prompt

book

procure

control

reign

commandment

directive

edict

fiat

imperative

injunction

writ

enjoin

depotize

domineer

oppress

tyrannize

prescript

set

precept

infuse

inspire

cut

get rid of

suppress

direction

instruction

interdict

interdiction

law

ordinance

prescription

prohibition

summons

ultimatum

appoint

exact

instruct

summon

record

verbalize

read

read loud

utter

ordain

commandant

constitute

determine

lay down

modify

commission

imposition

requisition

rescript

guideline

condition

rattle off

stipulate

lay

diktat

jussive

program line

word of command

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dictātus, perfect passive participle of dictō (“pronounce or declare repeatedly; dictate”), frequentative of dīcō (“say, speak”).