dictate

verb1 of 2

to speak while another person (or computer) writes the words down

• “The right wants to dictate every aspect of your life.”Tatoeba
• “My boss dictated a letter for his secretary to type.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

noun2 of 2

An order or command.