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DICTATES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DICTATES?

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Dictates as a Verb
Definitions of "Dictates" as a verb
Synonyms of "Dictates" as a verb (2 Words)
Usage Examples of "Dictates" as a verb
Associations of "Dictates" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Dictates” are: order, prescribe

Dictates as a Verb

Definitions of "Dictates" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dictates” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Issue commands or orders for.
Rule as a dictator.
Say out loud for the purpose of recording.

Synonyms of "Dictates" as a verb (2 Words)

order	Bring order to or into. She ordered him to do the shopping.
prescribe	State authoritatively or as a rule that (an action or procedure) should be carried out. He was prescribed a course of antibiotics.

Usage Examples of "Dictates" as a verb

He dictated a report to his secretary.

Associations of "Dictates" (30 Words)

aloud	Using the voice; not silently. He read the letter aloud.
arbiter	Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. An arbiter* of taste.*
cite	Mention as an example. He was cited for his outstanding achievements.
compelling	Not able to be resisted; overwhelming. New and compelling* evidence.*
conclude	Bring or come to an end. What do you conclude* from all this.*
decide	Cause to decide. The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election.
decision	The ability or tendency to make decisions quickly decisiveness. I ll make the decision* on my own.*
define	Determine the essential quality of. The contract will seek to define* the client s obligations.*
demand	The act of demanding. The kidnapper s exorbitant demands for money.
determine	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. The point of our study was to determine* what is true not what is practicable.*
dictation	Matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage. The job will involve taking dictation* drafting letters and arranging meetings.*
eloquently	In a fluent or persuasive manner. Commentators have spoken eloquently* on both sides of the issue.*
emendation	The process of making a revision or correction to a text. Here are some suggested emendations.
enunciation	The articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience.
hear	Examine or hear evidence or a case by judicial process. Have you heard the news.
impose	Impose and collect. Social relations impose* courtesy.*
intonation	The rise and fall of the voice in speaking. She spoke English with a German intonation.
lectern	A tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.
literacy	The ability to read and write. Adult literacy* programmes.*
literate	A literate person. We need people who are economically and politically literate.
mention	An instance of being mentioned in dispatches. His name was mentioned in connection with the invention.
oblige	Provide a service or favor for someone. My father had obliged me to the improvement of my stock.
persuasiveness	The power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty.
proofread	Read (written or printed material) and mark any errors. Typesetting from the writer s keystrokes reduces the need for proofreading.
report	Cover an event or subject as a journalist or a reporter. I report* to work every day at 9 o clock.*
require	Require as useful just or proper. Please indicate how many tickets you require.
review	Hold a review of troops. Let s review* your situation.*
speak	Make a characteristic or natural sound. Insufficient air circulates for the pipes to speak.
specify	Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement make an express demand or provision in an agreement. Could you please specify* your criticism of my paper.*
write	Write music. He couldn t read or write.