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dictō — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dictate verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.

Senses

dictō is used for these senses in English:

  • dictate To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

dictate — full definition

  1. verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
  2. verb To give orders or lay down terms with authority, often unfairly.
  3. noun An authoritative command or requirement.