mandate meaning
mandate :
order, instruction
noun
▪ The government issued a mandate to reduce emissions.
▪ The government gave an official order to lower pollution levels.
▪ The new mandate requires all employees to wear uniforms.
▪ The new order makes it necessary for all workers to wear uniforms.
paraphrasing
▪ directive – order
▪ command – instruction
▪ instruction – order
▪ regulation – rule
mandate :
require, order
verb
▪ The government mandates that all companies follow the new guidelines.
▪ The government requires that all businesses adhere to the new rules.
▪ The policy is mandated by the new regulations.
▪ The rules require the policy to be followed.
paraphrasing
▪ require – order
▪ enforce – command
▪ impose – order
▪ decree – order
Pronunciation
mandate [ˈmæn.deɪt]
The stress is on the first syllable 'man' and sounds like 'man-dayt'.
Common phrases and grammar about mandate
mandate - Common meaning
noun
order, instruction
verb
require, order
Part of Speech Changes for "mandate"
▪ mandator (noun) – a person who gives a mandate
▪ mandated (adjective) – required by mandate
▪ mandates (plural noun) – multiple official orders
▪ authorization (noun) – official permission to do something
Common Expressions with "mandate"
▪ issue a mandate – give an official order
▪ enforce a mandate – ensure compliance with an official order
▪ comply with a mandate – follow an official order
▪ implement a mandate – put an official order into effect
Important examples of mandate in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, mandate often refers to an official order or requirement issued by an authority.
Example of a confusing word: recommend (to suggest)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, mandate is used to express that an authority requires something.
mandate
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
legal mandate
'an official order or law' used when referring to legal requirements.
execute a mandate
means 'to carry out an official order', often used in formal contexts.
Differences between similar words and mandate
mandate
,
order
differences
Mandate is used for official orders, while order refers to a command or request and can be more general.
mandate
,
directive
differences
Mandate is an official order, while directive is a general instruction or direction.
Words with the same origin as mandate
The origin of mandate
mandate comes from the Latin 'mandatum', meaning 'something entrusted'.
Word structure
It has the prefix 'mand' (command), root 'datum' (given), and suffix 'e' (verb), so mandate means 'to give as a command'.
Words with the same origin
The root of mandate is 'mand', associated with 'command' and 'demand'. Words with the same root include 'command', 'demand', and 'mandatory'.
