DICTATE

1. n. 1. часто pl. предписание, веление; the dictates of reason (of conscience) - веление разума (совести) 2. полит. диктат 2. v. 1. диктовать (письмо и т. п.) (to) How fast do you dictate to your secretary? 2. предписывать; диктовать (условия и т. п.) (to) Don't try to dictate to children, they will obey you better if you ask them politely. No person of a strong character likes to be dictated to.