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(Entry 1 of 2)
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
- dictated that the terms of surrender be negotiated by his senior staff
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dictate
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of dictate (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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- behest,
- charge,
- command,
- commandment,
- decree,
- direction,
- directive,
- do,
- edict,
- imperative,
- injunction,
- instruction,
- order,
- word
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The first known use of dictate was in 1577
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