to dictate

Definition of to dictate in English English dictionary: To order, command, control
Trademark Owners will nevertheless try to dictate how their marks are to be represented, but dictionary publishers with spine can resist such pressure.; An order or command
I must obey the dictates of my conscience.; {v} to tell what to write, to instruct; {n} a rule, maxim, hint, suggestion, order; To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis; To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another; To speak in order for someone to write down the words; You say that reason or common sense dictates that a particular thing is the case when you believe strongly that it is the case and that reason or common sense will cause other people to agree. Commonsense now dictates that it would be wise to sell a few shares; say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary"; A dictate is an order which you have to obey. Their job is to ensure that the dictates of the Party are followed; a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason" say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary" rule as a dictator; A statement delivered with authority; an order; a command; an authoritative rule, principle, or maxim; a prescription; as, listen to the dictates of your conscience; the dictates of the gospel; rule as a dictator; Dictates are principles or rules which you consider to be extremely important. We have followed the dictates of our consciences and have done our duty. an order, rule, or principle that you have to obey dictate of; To speak as a superior; to command; to impose conditions (on); a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason"; an authoritative rule; issue commands or orders for; If one thing dictates another, the first thing causes or influences the second thing. The film's budget dictated a tough schedule Of course, a number of factors will dictate how long an apple tree can survive Circumstances dictated that they played a defensive rather than attacking game; If someone dictates to someone else, they tell them what they should do or can do. What right has one country to dictate the environmental standards of another? He cannot be allowed to dictate what can and cannot be inspected What gives them the right to dictate to us what we should eat? The officers were more or less able to dictate terms to successive governments; If you dictate something, you say or read it aloud for someone else to write down. Sheldon writes every day of the week, dictating his novels in the morning; 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; {i} ruling principle; command, decree; {f} say (something) aloud for someone to write down; command, order