dictate — to say words aloud for someone else to write down
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say words aloud for someone else to write down
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪkteɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to dictate my daily schedule by demanding food every two hours.
- The teacher asked students to dictate their essays to practice pronunciation.
- Fashion trends dictate what people wear, but my mom still dictates my wardrobe.
dictate
VERB[/ˈdɪkteɪt/]
to say words aloud for someone else to write down
The general dictates orders to his scribe as soldiers await commands.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dictare', the frequentative form of 'dicere' meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
dict (Latin: to say, speak) + -ate (verb suffix) = dictate (to speak words for transcription)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat seems to dictate my daily schedule by demanding food every two hours.”
“The teacher asked students to dictate their essays to practice pronunciation.”
“Fashion trends dictate what people wear, but my mom still dictates my wardrobe.”
“Weather conditions will dictate whether we can have the outdoor concert.”
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