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dictate(2)(dictionary)
dictate 1, verb(dictionary)
dictate 2, noun(dictionary)
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dictate(2) (iou)



dictate verb. L16.
[Latin dictat- pa. ppl stem of dictare frequentative of dicere say: see -ATE3.]
verb trans. & intrans. Express in words which are to be written down; say or read aloud (matter to be transcribed, to a writer or recording machine). L16.
verb trans. Prescribe, lay down authoritatively (terms, things to be done, etc.); require as an imperative. E17.
R. Travers Prudence should have dictated a quiet and withdrawn residence.
verb intrans. Lay down the law, give orders. M17.
'dictative adjective of the nature of prescription or command L18.