Command (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Hypernyms
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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
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
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
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Meaning 4
Make someone do something.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.