dictate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Their lip movements are typically dictated by fixed rules, which leads to mechanical, unnatural expressions that feel unsettling.
From Science Daily
It’s the metric most likely to dictate how the stock—and rivals’ shares—move Tuesday.
From Barron's
It’s the metric most likely to dictate how the stock—and rivals’ shares—move Tuesday.
From Barron's
The state broadcaster and official agencies follow strict guidelines dictated by the state.
From BBC
It’s the first building block, the thing that quietly dictates how the rest of the week will unfold.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
