Both Uses of
dictate
in
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- O powerful Goodness! bountiful Father! merciful Guide! increase in me that wisdom which discovers my truest interest! strengthen my resolutions to perform what that wisdom dictates.†
- I dictated his address to them, which was well receiv'd.†
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Definition:
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(dictate as in: Hitler dictated that...) issue commands or orders