decree
/dɪˈkriː/
de · cree
dɪ · ˈkriː
English Definition
n./v. order, official command
Significado en Español
decreto, orden
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc lệnh, mệnh lệnh
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Example Sentence
The government decreed new laws.
政府下了新法规。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
decree (order or command)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: decree.
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A
petition
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B
order
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C
request
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D
suggestion
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B — order.
“decree” means n./v. order, official command
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The emperor issued a ______ ordering everyone to pay the heavy new tax.
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A
rumor
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B
request
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C
decree
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D
suggestion
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C — decree.
“decree” means n./v. order, official command
Common questions about “decree”
What does “decree” mean?
decree — n./v. order, official command. In Chinese: 法令，命令，下令.
How do you pronounce “decree”?
decree is pronounced /dɪˈkriː/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · cree.
How do you use “decree” in a sentence?
The government decreed new laws. (政府下了新法规。)
What are synonyms for “decree”?
order, command — all close in meaning to decree (n./v. order, official command).
Is “decree” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. decree appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “decree”?
decree (order or command)
