Synonyms for dictation
dɪkˈteɪ ʃəndic·ta·tion

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.3 / 10 votes

1. dictation

   Synonyms:
   imperative, imperious, domineering, arbitrary

   Antonyms:
   condescending, affable, indulgent, modest, unassuming, suppliant, supplicatory, precatory, persuasive, insinuating

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1. command, bid, bidding, dictationnoun

   an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

   Synonyms:
   play, bidding, statement, command, tender, control, program line, mastery, instruction, summons, bid

2. dictationnoun

   speech intended for reproduction in writing

   Synonyms:
   command, bid, bidding

3. dictationnoun

   matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage

   "he signed and mailed his dictation without bothering to read it"

   Synonyms:
   command, bid, bidding

Matched Categories

1. • Matter
   • Speech
   • Speech Act

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1. dictationnoun

   Synonyms:
   prescription, direction

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1. List of paraphrases for "dictation":

   rendered

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