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DICTATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Dictates.

Dictates - as a noun

An authoritative rule

A guiding principle

Example: "The dictates of reason"

Dictates - 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

"She dictates all the company policies."
"The captain dictates the team's strategy during the game."
"The teacher dictates the answers to the students."
"The editor dictates changes to the manuscript."
"The president dictates the country's foreign policy."
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Word Game Points

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

DICTATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DICTATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dictates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DICTATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DICTATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dictates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DICTATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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