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Command (Verb)

Meaning 1

Be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Master

Related Words

  • Commandant (noun)
  • Commander (noun)
  • Command (noun)

Meaning 2

Demand as one's due; "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Exact

Meaning 3

Exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • She was able to command the attention of the entire room with her powerful speech.
  • The general's years of experience allowed him to command respect from his troops.
  • The president will command the military operation from the situation room.
  • He struggled to command a sense of calm during the chaotic meeting.
  • She was given the authority to command the team and make critical decisions.

Synonyms

  • Control

Hyponyms

  • Hold One's Own
  • Wear The Trousers
  • Manage
  • Harness
  • Govern
  • Hold
  • Rein
  • Guide
  • Point
  • Handle
  • Hold Sway
  • Preoccupy
  • Manoeuvre
  • Channelize
  • Monopolize
  • Dominate
  • Preside
  • Direct
  • Manoeuver
  • Care
  • Corner
  • Draw Rein
  • Channelise
  • Internationalize
  • Call The Shots
  • Charm
  • Regiment
  • Steer
  • Head

Related Words

  • Commandant (noun)
  • Commander (noun)
  • Command (noun)

Meaning 4

Make someone do something.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Require

Hypernyms

  • Say
  • Enjoin
  • Tell

Hyponyms

  • Saddle
  • Proscribe
  • Burden
  • Interdict
  • Disallow
  • Veto
  • Prohibit
  • Nix

Related Words

  • Commandment (noun)
  • Command (noun)

Meaning 5

Look down on; "The villa dominates the town".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Overtop
  • Dominate
  • Overlook

Hypernyms

  • Lie

Hyponyms

  • Dwarf
  • Shadow
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