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prescribe vs dictate

dictate vs prescribe

prescribe is not a noun while dictate is a noun.

prescribe and dictate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prescribe No No Yes No
dictate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prescribe and dictate are synonyms defined as:
  • prescribe and dictate: issue commands or orders for
Other synonyms of prescribe include order.
prescribe (noun) dictate (noun)
a guiding principle
an authoritative rule
prescribe (verb) dictate (verb)
issue commands or orders for say out loud for the purpose of recording
(medicine) order the use of (a treatment, medicine, etc.), usually by written prescription issue commands or orders for
recommend as beneficial rule as a dictator
Difference between prescribe and dictate

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