English dictionary

command

/k/@/'m/&/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

noun.communication

Synonyms bid bidding dictation

Source: WordNet 3.0
a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

noun.group

Source: WordNet 3.0
the power or authority to command

noun.attribute

Examples
An admiral in command.

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availability for use

noun.attribute

Examples
The materials at the command of the potters grew.

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a position of highest authority

noun.state

Examples
The corporation has just undergone a change in command.

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great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

noun.cognition

Examples
A good command of French.

Synonyms control mastery

Source: WordNet 3.0
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

noun.communication

Synonyms instruction program line statement

Source: WordNet 3.0
An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction.

noun

Source: webster1913

be in command of

verb.communication

Examples
The general commanded a huge army.

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make someone do something

verb.communication

Synonyms require

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demand as one's due

verb.communication

Examples
This speaker commands a high fee.

The author commands a fair hearing from his readers.

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look down on

verb.stative

Synonyms dominate overlook overtop

Source: WordNet 3.0
exercise authoritative control or power over

verb.social

Examples
Command the military forces.

Synonyms control

Source: WordNet 3.0
To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.

verb

Source: webster1913
To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders.

verb

Source: webster1913