Words that mean the same as dictate?

Answer 1

Thesaurus.com gives the following words as synonyms for dictate to mean command:

In its noun form it suggests behest, bidding, code, decree, dictum, direction, edict, Fiat, injunction, law, mandate, order, ordinance, precept, principle, requirement, statute, ultimatum, and word.

As a verb, it gives bid, bulldoze, call the play, call the shots, call the tune, charge, control, decree, direct, enjoin, govern, guide, impose, instruct, lay down, lay down the law, lead, manage, ordain, order, prescribe, pronounce, put foot down, read the riot act, regiment, rule, set, take the reins, and walk heavy.

Under the definition 'read out for the record', it suggests: compose, deliver, draft correspondence, emit, formulate, give account, give forth, interview, orate, prepare draft, say, speak, talk, transmit, utter, and verbalize.

Answer 2

Command, order, prescribe.