dictated

Meanings

• verb

  The act of writing something down under the direction or guidance of another person.

  - "The teacher dictated the lesson to the students."
  - "He dictated his will to his lawyer."

• verb

  To prescribe or order (something, such as a course of action) authoritatively.

  - "The boss dictated the terms of the contract."
  - "The doctor dictated the prescription to the pharmacist."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dictated
dictate , hate , mate , fate , create

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Variants

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dictate , dictated , dictates , dictating , dictate to , dictated to , dictates to , dictating to

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Etymology

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From Old French 'dictare' meaning 'to teach, to show, to point out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dictated' comes from the Latin word 'dictare', which means 'to teach'.

2. In the past, 'dictated' letters were written out by secretaries or scribes based on what the sender dictated.

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Related Concepts

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1. dictation: The process of writing down what is spoken.

2. dictator: A person who exercises absolute power, especially in a political context.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dictated' is often used metaphorically to refer to ideas or stories that are not original but are instead based on existing works or sources. In art, a 'dictated' work may refer to a piece that closely follows a specific style or tradition.

How to Memorize "dictated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher writing on the board while students take down notes.
   - Visualize a lawyer dictating a will to an assistant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a teacher in front of a classroom.
   - Connect the word with the idea of someone in a position of authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Don't forget to write down what's dictated.'
   - Use an acronym like 'Dictated: Directive Instructions Communicated To Aid Delivered'.

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