Dictionary Check: dictate

"dictate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

an authoritative rule

noun

a guiding principle

Example: "the dictates of reason"
verb

issue commands or orders for

Synonyms:
verb

say out loud for the purpose of recording

Example: "He dictated a report to his secretary"
verb

rule as a dictator

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