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I . dictate [ˈdɪkteɪt, Brit dɪkˈteɪt] VB trans

1. dictate letter:

to dictate to sb

ditar para alguém

2. dictate terms:

impor

II . dictate [ˈdɪkteɪt, Brit dɪkˈteɪt] VB intr

Usage examples with dictates

convention dictates that

é costume que ... +subj

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Social proof, sometimes termed the herd instinct, dictates that individuals feel they are behaving correctly when they act the same as other people. www.independent.ie

The size of the rope dictates the size of the twine. en.wikipedia.org

It is not religion that binds women, but the selective dictates of those who wish them cloistered. en.wikipedia.org

This dictates the dish size a radio telescope needs for a useful resolution. en.wikipedia.org

It has been conjectured that ranking in society dictates different roles in society, e.g. some bats are scouts, others are hunters. en.wikipedia.org

But contrary to popular myth, there's no genetic trait which dictates whether your urine offers a delayed-action treat from the green vegetable. metro.co.uk

The length of one inhale or one exhale dictates the length of time spent transitioning between asanas. en.wikipedia.org

He risks his best friend's ire as he pursues the tremulous dictates of his heart. movies.ndtv.com

He dictates his will, which includes a provision that his niece will be disinherited if she marries a man who reads books of chivalry. en.wikipedia.org

The frequency of such activity dictates the occasional maintenance requirement of restructuring the table to ensure optimum query response. en.wikipedia.org

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