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)
orderprescribeHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring downimposeinflictvisitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Say out loud for the purpose of recording
Example: "He dictated a report to his secretary"
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."
Word Game Points
Is DICTATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dictates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDICTATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DICTATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dictates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDICTATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.