What is another meaning for dictate?

"Dictate" can have a few different meanings, depending on context. Here are a few alternatives:

For "to speak or read something aloud for someone to write down":

* Read out

* Enunciate

* Pronounce

* Recite

* Scribble (informal, implies quick writing)

For "to give orders or instructions with authority":

* Command

* Order

* Prescribe

* Stipulate

* Mandate

* Impose

For "to influence or determine (something) decisively":

* Control

* Govern

* Shape

* Determine

* Influence

The best alternative will depend on the specific context in which you are using "dictate".