Definitions

1. verb

to give orders or instructions, especially in writing or speech.

“The teacher dictated the words to the student, who wrote them down carefully.”

2. verb

to speak or write in a loud and forceful manner.

“The politician dictated his policies to the public, using strong rhetoric to emphasize their importance.”

3. noun

an instruction or order, especially in writing or speech.

“The teacher read out the dictates from the blackboard, and the students copied them into their notebooks.”

4. noun

a speech or lecture, especially one given by someone in authority.

“The professor’s dictates on the history of art were renowned for their clarity and insight.”