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ditar
verbgeneral usecommon/diˈtaɾ/di·tar
Definitions
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To speak words so that someone else can write them down.
Usage examples
“The teacher dictated the text to the students for them to transcribe.”
“She dictated a letter to her assistant.”
Common combinations
dictate a letterdictate a text
2
To impose, to determine in an authoritarian manner.
Usage examples
“The winner will dictate the terms of the agreement.”
“We cannot let fear dictate our actions.”
Common combinations
dictate termsdictate orders