Direct and Dictate

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Direct

Direct verb - To request the doing of by virtue of one's authority.

Usage example: the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left

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Dictate is a synonym for direct in impose topic. In some cases you can use "Dictate" instead a verb "Direct", when it comes to topics like instruct, teach.

Nearby Words: direction, directed, directly, directing, directness

Dictate

Dictate verb - To request the doing of by virtue of one's authority.

Usage example: dictated that the terms of surrender be negotiated by his senior staff

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Direct is a synonym for dictate in impose topic. You can use "Direct" instead a verb "Dictate", if it concerns topics such as demand, order, command.

Nearby Words: dictatorial, dictated, dictator, dictation, dictating

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flow	direct flow	dictate flow
game	direct game	dictate game
story	direct story	dictate story
defense	direct defense	dictate defense
Other words: powers, abilities.

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