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Dictated meaning
simple past and past participle of dictate
Synonyms of Dictated
Using Dictated
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of dictate
- Useful related words include: determined, set, settled.
- In the example corpus, dictated often appears in combinations such as: dictated by, be dictated, dictated to.
Context around Dictated
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 11 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dictated
- In this selection, "dictated" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, frame, protection, home, primarily, wanting and strictly stand out and add context to how "dictated" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include about being dictated to by and choices are dictated primarily by. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dictated" sits close to words such as afloat, amplified and buddhism, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dictated
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
His days are dictated by a routine of regular medication, washing and eating. (13 words)
So, the rules dictated this would be No DQ and there were no ropes. (14 words)
But simultaneously, I also feel that my parents never dictated any professional decisions for me. (15 words)
Pelinka has also set himself up for another move before the deadline, though the scope of that will be, in part, dictated by the market (so far, teams have been slow to acknowledge that they are sellers, leaving out perhaps the most enticing players). (44 words)
Some elected officials relish the roles, some don’t, but either way it’s out of their hand, since the dynamic is dictated by the make-up of the board they chose to run for. (35 words)
The expense of the gambit dictated that the film be shot in black-and-white rather than Wyler’s preferred Technicolor, which was the kind of practical limitation that proves creatively beneficial. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
And even many people politically sympathetic to PublicSquare will never patronize it, because most people’s consumer choices are dictated primarily by convenience and price.
As such, trading sentiment will continue to be dictated by the risk flows for the most part with key US data also one to watch later in the day.
A tip must also be made free from compulsion and should not be the subject of negotiations or dictated by employer policy.
Balakrishnan was asked if he saw any challenges getting all homes and businesses connected in the five-year time frame dictated by the federal government.
Black Americans could “communicate” maladies like “hookworm and tuberculosis,” and “self-protection” dictated wanting good care for them.
But simultaneously, I also feel that my parents never dictated any professional decisions for me.
He was the master at using fear to unite communities with a fixed set of "morals" that dictated his killings.
His days are dictated by a routine of regular medication, washing and eating.
How your mood is dictated by a few multi-millionaires gathered from around the world kicking a ball for 90 minutes.
In contrast to the U.S., European financial conditions are dictated more by traditional bank lending than market-based finance.
It is our city, and we need to look after it and we should not be dictated by the Minister for Inland Rail.
Newcastle Crown Court heard on top of regular violent assaults, the brute repeatedly caused damage in her home, dictated what she wore and who she saw.
Note that the number of these jewelry slots is dictated by the number of stars the piece has.
Pelinka has also set himself up for another move before the deadline, though the scope of that will be, in part, dictated by the market (so far, teams have been slow to acknowledge that they are sellers, leaving out perhaps the most enticing players).
Some elected officials relish the roles, some don’t, but either way it’s out of their hand, since the dynamic is dictated by the make-up of the board they chose to run for.
So, the rules dictated this would be No DQ and there were no ropes.
The city should be cautious about being dictated to by the opinions of others outside London, as each city is unique.
The consistency of Connor Ogilvie, inevitably a far better defender, has dictated strictly back-up responsibilities, as reflected by his encouraging cameo in April’s goalless draw with Morecambe.
The expense of the gambit dictated that the film be shot in black-and-white rather than Wyler’s preferred Technicolor, which was the kind of practical limitation that proves creatively beneficial.
The government of Premier Doug Ford apparently believes all should be thankful for the one per cant pittance a year it has dictated.
Common combinations with dictated
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- dictated by 100×
- be dictated 19×
- dictated to 18×
- dictated the 17×
- is dictated 15×
- dictated that 15×
- was dictated 10×
- are dictated 8×
- as dictated 8×
- has dictated 6×