Clues for the word "DICTATE"

We've had 26 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 55 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mindfood Daily crossword on June 09, 2026.

Definition of dictate

v. t. - To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.
v. t. - To say; to utter; to communicate authoritatively; to deliver (a command) to a subordinate; to declare with authority; to impose; as, to dictate the terms of a treaty; a general dictates orders to his troops.
v. i. - To speak as a superior; to command; to impose conditions (on).
v. i. - To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another.
v. t. - A statement delivered with authority; an order; a command; an authoritative rule, principle, or maxim; a prescription; as, listen to the dictates of your conscience; the dictates of the gospel.

Last Seen In

Mindfood Daily - June 09, 2026
Your Life Choices - March 27, 2026
Your Life Choices - October 03, 2025
New Zealand Herald - September 14, 2025
New Zealand Herald - June 15, 2025
Mindfood Daily - March 21, 2025
Your Life Choices - November 18, 2024
King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 29, 2024
King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 28, 2024
Your Life Choices - September 27, 2024
New Zealand Herald - July 23, 2024
Evening Standard Quick - July 16, 2024
LA Times - November 25, 2023
Your Life Choices - November 19, 2023
Mindfood Daily - October 19, 2023
Your Life Choices - January 05, 2023
Your Life Choices - August 01, 2022
King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 25, 2022
New Zealand Herald - June 25, 2022
New York Times - June 23, 2022
Your Life Choices - September 14, 2017
Mindfood Daily - July 06, 2017
Your Life Choices - June 02, 2017
New York Times - December 09, 2016
LA Times - November 27, 2016
Universal - February 14, 2015
Universal - September 06, 2014
Washington Post - August 06, 2014
Universal - July 26, 2014
Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 01, 2014
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