dictates

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: dic-tates (2)
English Definition

States or orders authoritatively; prescribes.

Example Sentence

We should do what conscience dictates.

US IPA /ˈdɪkteɪts/
UK IPA /ˈdɪkteɪts/

Synonyms

commands orders directs prescribes

Antonyms

requests follows obeys