Synonyms: dictate
Definition: a guiding principle
Usage: the dictates of reason
Similar words: principle
Definition: a basic truth or law or assumption
Usage: the principles of democracy
Synonyms: dictate
Definition: an authoritative rule
Synonyms: dictate
Definition: say out loud for the purpose of recording
Usage: He dictated a report to his secretary
Similar words: read
Definition: look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
Usage: The King will read the proclamation at noon
Synonyms: dictate, prescribe, order
Definition: issue commands or orders for
Similar words: bring down, visit, inflict, impose
Definition: impose something unpleasant
Usage: The principal visited his rage on the students
Synonyms: dictate
Definition: rule as a dictator
Definition: exercise authority over; as of nations
Usage: Who is governing the country now?