COMMAND

/kəˈmɑːnd/

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C(3) O(1) M(3) M(3) A(1) N(1) D(2)

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Definition

/kəˈmɑːnd/

noun

An order to do something.
“I was given a command to cease shooting.”
The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
“to have command of an army”
Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
“England has long held command of the sea”
A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
“General Smith was placed in command.”
The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

verb

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
“The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.”
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
“to command an army or a ship”
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
“he commanded silence”
To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
“Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)”
To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
“A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.”