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dictates

USDIK-tayts/ˈdɪkˌteɪts/UKdik-TAYTS/ˌdɪkˈteɪts/
As a nounDIK-tayts

2 meanings of dictates

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of dictate. Use this form with he, she, it, or one thing.

    The coach dictates which players start each game.

    Tradition dictates that the oldest child inherits the farm.

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  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of dictate. Use this form when talking about more than one rule or order.

    She follows the dictates of her conscience in every choice.

    The dictates of fashion change from one season to the next.

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dictates is a form of dictate

dictate, verb: To say words out loud so that another person can write them down. Full entry

Forms
dictatedictates he/she/itdictating -ing formdictated past tense, past participle
Spelling
dictate → dictates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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