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DICTATE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Dictate.

Dictate - as a noun

An authoritative rule

A guiding principle

Example: "The dictates of reason"

Dictate - as a verb

Issue commands or orders for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
orderprescribe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring downimposeinflictvisit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Say out loud for the purpose of recording

Example: "He dictated a report to his secretary"

Rule as a dictator

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
governrule
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The boss's dictate was to finish the project by Friday."
"The dictator's dictates were followed without question."
"The company's dictate was to increase profits at any cost."
"The new policy was a dictate from corporate headquarters."
"The teacher's dictate was to complete the assignment within an hour."
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Word Game Points

Is DICTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dictate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DICTATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DICTATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dictate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DICTATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DICTATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dictate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DICTATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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