DICTATES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a guiding principle

Example: the dictates of reason

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an authoritative rule

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

rule as a dictator

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

say out loud for the purpose of recording

Example: He dictated a report to his secretary

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

issue commands or orders for