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диктовать (письмо и т. п.; to say or read out (something) for someone else to write down; to state officially or with authority; to give orders to; to command • He always dictates his letters (to his secretary); He dictated the terms of our offer; I certainly won't be dictated to by you (= I won't do as you say)); предписывать (условия и т. п.); предписать; навязать; требовать; навязывать (условия, чужую волю); начитывать; отдавать безапелляционные распоряжения; диктоваться; предписываться; предопределить (to control or influence how something happens Syn: determine • ~ (something) When we take our vacations is very much dictated by Greg's work schedule. • ~ where, what, etc… It's generally your job that dictates where you live now. • ~ that… The social conventions of the day dictated that she should remain at home with her parents. OALD); вести политику диктата; продиктовать; подсказывать; внушать; научать; определять (обуславливать • It held the reins of Europe, gave the law, made and deposed kings, and dictated their politics. Abysslooker); задавать (Each season dictates fashion trends and directions. Abysslooker) |
