DICTATE in a Sentence
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89 example sentences for DICTATE, such as:
1. However, he told her to dictate them.
2. Yes, it is my turn to dictate terms, Alan.
3. The former dictator still keeps a tight grip on power.
4. And more particularly they accused the dictator himself.
5. His fulsome praise of the dictator revolted his listeners.
2. Yes, it is my turn to dictate terms, Alan.
3. The former dictator still keeps a tight grip on power.
4. And more particularly they accused the dictator himself.
5. His fulsome praise of the dictator revolted his listeners.
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Meanings and Examples of DICTATE
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dictate
n. an authoritative rule
n. a guiding principle
Classic Sentence: (58 in 4 pages)
1 Do not suppose, however, that I wish to dictate happiness to you or that a delay on your part would cause me any serious uneasiness.
2 But it is your happiness I desire as well as my own when I declare to you that our marriage would render me eternally miserable unless it were the dictate of your own free choice.
3 Marianne assented most feelingly to the remark; and her mother was led by it to an enumeration of Colonel Brandon's injuries and merits, warm as friendship and design could unitedly dictate.
4 I resorted to Traddles for advice; who suggested that he should dictate speeches to me, at a pace, and with occasional stoppages, adapted to my weakness.
5 Wert thou now in thy treasure-chamber at York, and were I craving a loan of thy shekels, it would be thine to dictate the time of payment, and the pledge of security.
6 So now Clifford would sometimes dictate a letter to her, and she would take it down rather slowly, but correctly.
7 The being left with her sister and nephew, and all the house under her care, had been an advantage entirely thrown away; she had been unable to direct or dictate, or even fancy herself useful.
8 Since the idea had been started in the very quarter which ought to dictate, he had no scruple," he said, "in confessing his judgement to be entirely on that side.
9 Now she was the beggar and a beggar in no position to dictate terms.
10 He silently and expeditiously encased himself in the covering of the beast, and then awaited such other movements as his more aged companion saw fit to dictate.
11 I extended my hand, and was about to pledge myself by any promise he would dictate, but he stopped me.
12 My dear Jane, I am in such a flutter, that I am sure I can't write; so I will dictate, and you write for me.
13 Yes, it is my turn to dictate terms, Alan.
14 However, he told her to dictate them.
15 And more particularly they accused the dictator himself.
Example Sentence: (31 in 3 pages)
1 I guess we should just let McEachin dictate the dialogue for us.
2 That is why I say that for anyone to expect they can dictate these things is an imbecile, and that is why I believe the judge should dismiss such cases.
3 The Council decided to allow these nations to view the documents that could dictate the course of military intervention against Iraq.
4 Another highlight is a feature that lets you dictate e-mails, Tweets and Facebook posts without having to type.
5 The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.
6 The President is so powerful that he is able to dictate to the government.
7 In each of these a textbook may be present as a resource, but it does not dictate the curricular program.
8 We must frustrate this dictator's plan to seize control of the government.
9 Upon the demise of the dictator, a bitter dispute about succession to power developed.
10 The dictator decreed that his birthday would be a public holiday.
11 His fulsome praise of the dictator revolted his listeners.
12 As soon as he learned of its existence, the dictator ordered the execution of all of the members of the junta.
13 There was nobody strong enough to lead an effective countervailing force against the dictator.
14 The former dictator still keeps a tight grip on power.
15 For years now, the people have been oppressed by a ruthless dictator.