Plural of dictate
regular plural
The plural of dictate is dictates.
Forms of dictate
| Singular | dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dictates |
| Countable | countable |
Dictates in a sentence
- I must obey the dictates of my conscience.
- Etiquette dictates that wedding invitations should be acknowledged in writing.
- Adyghe Khabze dictates that guests must be treated with the utmost respect and hospitality.From the entry Adyghe Khabze
- Good netiquette dictates that one warn of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish to do so may experience the surprises for themselves.From the entry spoiler
- Death by committee, trying to slam your dictates into another person's face.2020 October 11, Barbara Ellen, “John Lydon: 'Don't become entrenched in one opinion and get stuck there for ever'”, in The Observer…. From the entry I'll bite
Meaning of dictate
- noun An order or command.
- verb To order, command, control.
- verb To speak in order for someone to write down the words.
Questions about the plural of dictate
- What is the plural of dictate?
- The plural of dictate is dictates.
- Is dictate countable?
- Dictate is a countable noun.
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