Synonyms of dictates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dictate

as in orders

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

• orders
• requests
• requires
• mandates
• asks
• directs
• demands
• decrees
• calls for
• ordains
• commands
• calls
• petitions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cancels
• rescinds
• countermands

dictates

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noun

plural of dictate

as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

a starchily worded dictate from on high concerning the company's dress code

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructions
• edicts
• directives
• orders
• directions
• commandments
• injunctions
• requirements
• commands
• decrees
• imperatives
• words
• demands
• charges
• behests
• mandates
• rules
• laws
• dos
• do's
• regulations
• precepts
• statutes
• countermands
• ordinances
• prescriptions
• prescripts
• counter-orders
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeals
• recommendations
• petitions
• pleas
• urgings
• proposals
• entreaties
• suggestions