dictate

v. (-ting) 1 say or read aloud (material to be written down or recorded). 2 state or order authoritatively or peremptorily. n. (usu. In pl.) Authoritative instruction or requirement (dictates of conscience, fashion).  dictation n. [latin dicto from dico say]

v. t. To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.