Definition of dictate

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Dictate (v. t.) To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis..

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Conscientious :: Conscientious (a.) Characterized by a regard to conscience; conformed to the dictates of conscience; -- said of actions.
Ill-natured :: Ill-natured (a.) Dictated by, or indicating, ill nature; spiteful..
Conscientious :: Conscientious (a.) Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; -- said of a person..
Charitable :: Charitable (a.) Dictated by kindness; favorable; lenient.
Dictator :: Dictator (n.) One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.
Dictate :: Dictate (v. t.) To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis..
Public-spirited :: Public-spirited (a.) Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure..
Dictated :: Dictated (imp. & p. p.) of Dictat.
Absurd :: Absurd (a.) Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and fiatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; as, an absurd person, an absurd opinion; an absurd dream..
Dictate :: Dictate (v. t.) To say; to utter; to communicate authoritatively; to deliver (a command) to a subordinate; to declare with authority; to impose; as, to dictate the terms of a treaty; a general dictates orders to his troops..
Indict :: Indict (v. t.) To write; to compose; to dictate; to indite.
Fool :: Fool (n.) A person deficient in intellect; one who acts absurdly, or pursues a course contrary to the dictates of wisdom; one without judgment; a simpleton; a dolt..
Magnanimous :: Magnanimous (a.) Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.
Wise :: Wise (v.) Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination..
Pleasure :: Pleasure (n.) What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose..
Dispassionate :: Dispassionate (a.) Not dictated by passion; not proceeding from temper or bias; impartial; as, dispassionate proceedings; a dispassionate view..
Sing :: Sing (v. i.) To utter sounds with musical inflections or melodious modulations of voice, as fancy may dictate, or according to the notes of a song or tune, or of a given part (as alto, tenor, etc.) in a chorus or concerted piece..
Indite :: Indite (v. t.) To compose; to write; to be author of; to dictate; to prompt.
Dictate :: Dictate (v. i.) To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another.
Prescribe :: Prescribe (v. i.) To give directions; to dictate.
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