Word Meaning

dictate definition and meaning

v. t. To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.
v. t. To say; to utter; to communicate authoritatively; to deliver (a command) to a subordinate; to declare with authority; to impose; as, to dictate the terms of a treaty; a general dictates orders to his troops.
v. i. To speak as a superior; to command; to impose conditions (on).
v. i. To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another.
v. t. A statement delivered with authority; an order; a command; an authoritative rule, principle, or maxim; a prescription; as, listen to the dictates of your conscience; the dictates of the gospel.

Crossword clues for dictate

- Lay down (rules)
- Lay down terms
- Lay down the law
- Order
- Read out for typist
- Remove Clare to end innings?
- State firmly
- State or order authoritatively
- To order authoritatively
- To order authoritively