commanding

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/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ English

Definitions

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.)”

noun

The act of giving a command.

adjective

Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
Impressively dominant.“a commanding structure”
(of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view

Related words

Synonyms

decree order bossy imposing ranking peremptory imperative top-ranking top-level superior high dominating overlooking leadership leader leading control conductor

Associated

officer hms commandant frigate battleship battalion adjutant raf uss cruiser expeditionary colonel

Rhymes

notwithstanding understanding outstanding standing demanding upstanding expanding misunderstanding branding sanding

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