dictate to

verb

dictated to; dictating to; dictates to

: to give orders to (someone)

—usually used as (be) dictated to

I resent being dictated to by someone with half my experience.

Examples of dictate to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crowley said Aiwass dictated to him the Book of the Law, which became the scripture for Crowley's new spiritual philosophy of Thelema. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

In a world where clubs must not be seen to be dictated to, especially by a rival, City were never going to play this particular ball. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

In light of how so many people, governments, religions, and organizations may dictate to mankind what specifically to think, that statement sure is a breath of fresh air. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026

What a relief to finally feel an organic emotion without it being dictated to me. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for dictate to

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