# dictates

Pronunciation: US say "DIK-tayts" /ˈdɪkˌteɪts/; UK say "dik-TAYTS" /ˌdɪkˈteɪts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of dictate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of dictate
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of dictate. Use this form with he, she, it, or one thing.
   - _The board dictates the company's spending limits for the year._
   - _Common courtesy dictates that you reply to a written invitation._

## Noun

Pronunciation: say "DIK-tayts" US /ˈdɪkˌteɪts/, UK /ˈdɪkteɪts/

2. Plural of dictate. — plural of dictate
   - Simple: Plural of dictate. Use this form when talking about more than one rule or order.
   - _Soldiers are expected to obey the dictates of their commanding officers._
   - _He arranged his whole life around the dictates of his religion._

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