Synonyms for dictate
ˈdɪk teɪt, dɪkˈteɪt; ˈdɪk teɪt

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1. dictate(noun)

   an authoritative rule

2. dictate(verb)

   a guiding principle

   "the dictates of reason"

3. order, prescribe, dictate(verb)

   issue commands or orders for

   Synonyms:
   put, govern, ordain, regularise, rate, arrange, set up, say, grade, ordinate, range, rank, consecrate, enjoin, regulate, tell, order, prescribe, place, regularize

4. dictate(verb)

   say out loud for the purpose of recording

   "He dictated a report to his secretary"

   Synonyms:
   order, prescribe

5. dictate(verb)

   rule as a dictator

   Synonyms:
   order, prescribe

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. dictate

   Synonyms:
   prompt, suggest, enjoin, order, direct, prescribe, decree, instruct, propose, command

   Antonyms:
   follow, repeat, obey, echo, answer

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. dictate(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   prescribe, direct, ordain, command, order, bid, require, decree

2. dictate(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   utter (so that another may repeat or write)

3. dictate(n.)

   Synonyms:
   injunction, command, order, decree

4. dictate(n.)

   Synonyms:
   precept, maxim, rule

PPDB, the paraphrase database(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. List of paraphrases:

   diktat, impose, prescribe

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