dictate is the dictionary form of Dictater Definition of dictate
dictate has definitions from the field of politics
1
[ verb ] issue commands or orders for

Synonyms

prescribe order

2
[ noun ] a guiding principle

Examples

: "the dictates of reason"

3
[ verb ] say out loud for the purpose of recording

Examples

"He dictated a report to his secretary"

4
[ noun ] an authoritative rule
5
[ verb ] (politics) rule as a dictator
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