command
/kəˈmænd/
Order, control
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To give an authoritative order or instruction.
"The general commanded his troops to advance."
- 2.
To have authority over; to control or deserve and receive.
"She commands respect from her colleagues."
- 1.
An authoritative order.
"The soldiers followed the commander's command."
- 2.
Authority or control over a group or area.
"He took command of the operation."
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The officer gave a clear command to halt.
The officer gave a clear command to halt.
He commands a large army of over 10,000 soldiers.
He commands a large army of over 10,000 soldiers.
The old castle commands a superb view of the valley.
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How do you pronounce command?
command is pronounced [/kəˈmænd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does command mean?
command means "Order, control". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is command?
command is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with command?
Example: "The officer gave a clear command to halt." — used to mean "Order, control".
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