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- pronunciation:
- k
maend
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
commands, commanding, commanded |
| definition 1: |
to order or instruct.
She commanded him to leave the building.- synonyms:
- bid, charge, demand, direct, order, tell
- antonyms:
- obey
- similar words:
- authorize, decree, dictate, force, instruct, ordain, request, will
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| definition 2: |
to lead and control.
The general commands his troops.- synonyms:
- direct, dominate, govern, head, lead, rule, supervise
- similar words:
- control, guide, manage, summon
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| definition 3: |
to draw out or call for; to capture.
Her bravery commands our respect.His loud voice commanded our attention.- synonyms:
- call for, demand, require
- similar words:
- exact
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| related words: |
ask, boss, captain, claim, commission, demand, govern, handle, occupy, overlook, require, rule, supervise |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of commanding.
You will be under his command.- synonyms:
- control, direction, government, leadership, rule
- similar words:
- authority, demand, disposal, proclamation, regulation
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| definition 2: |
an instruction meant to be obeyed; order.
She won't follow his commands.- synonyms:
- demand, direction, instruction, order
- similar words:
- call, decree, law, mandate, regulation, request, rule, summons, word
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| definition 3: |
the ability to use or control.
He has a good command of Spanish.- synonyms:
- grasp, knowledge, understanding
- similar words:
- comprehension, control, grip
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| definition 4: |
an instruction given to a computer using the keyboard.
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| related words: |
administration, commission, government, know-how, knowledge, power |
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