Answer: dictated

AnswerCrossword Clue
DICTATEDSaid for transcription
DICTATEDWas autocratic
DICTATEDEnjoined.
DICTATEDKept a secretary busy.
DICTATEDCommanded expressly.
DICTATEDGave a steno some work
DICTATEDLike some business letters
DICTATEDCalled the shots
dictatedto say or read aloud (something) to be written down or recorded
dictatedto command
dictatedDICTATE, to read aloud for recording
dictatedcommand