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dictate

CEFR: C1

To authoritatively determine, command, or govern how an outcome or process must unfold.

Synonyms

prescribe
determine

Common Collocations

dictate policy
dictate terms
dictate the pace

Example Sentence

Environmental conditions in alpine ecosystems strictly dictate which flora can survive harsh seasonal freezes.

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