Dictate

Synonyms of dictate

• order
• prescribe
• command

Antonyms of dictate

• suggest
• request
• propose

Collocations of dictate

dictate terms

Frequency: 80 %

The company tried to dictate terms to the union during negotiations.

dictate orders

Frequency: 70 %

The general dictated orders to his troops before the battle.

dictate policy

Frequency: 60 %

The president has the power to dictate policy decisions for the country.

dictate instructions

Frequency: 50 %

The teacher dictated instructions for the exam to the students.

Idiomatic Expressions for dictate

• Phrase: to be dictated by
  Meaning: to be determined or influenced by something
  Usage: Her decisions are often dictated by her emotions rather than logic.