| Main Entry: | dictate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | command; give instructions |
Synonyms: |
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, walk heavy |
Antonyms: |
ask, implore, request |
| Main Entry: | operate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage, use |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in charge, be in driver's seat, be in saddle, call the play, call the shots, call the signals, carry on, command, conduct, drive, handle, hold the reins, keep, make go, maneuver, manipulate, ordain, pilot, play, ply, pull the strings, pull the wires, run, run the show, run things, sit on top of, steer, wield, work |
| Main Entry: | supervise |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage people, project |
Synonyms: |
administer, be in charge, be in driver's seat, be in the saddle, be on duty, be responsible for, boss, call the play, call the shots, chaperon, conduct, control, crack the whip, deal with, direct, handle, inspect, keep an eye on, look after, overlook, oversee, preside over, quarterback, ride herd on, run, run the show, run things, sit on top of, superintend, survey, take care of |
Antonyms: |
serve |