command
command Lexical Profile
command Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An authoritative order or instruction given by someone in power.
"The dog sat immediately upon hearing its trainer's command."
The authority, control, or official power over a group, organization, or situation.
"Captain Reynolds assumed full command of the research vessel before departing port."
The ability to use or control something effectively; thorough knowledge or mastery of a skill or subject.
"Her impressive command of three foreign languages made her an ideal candidate for the diplomatic post."
A specific instruction or signal given to a computer to perform a defined operation.
"You can type a simple keyboard command to save your document automatically."
• verb
To give an authoritative or formal order to someone.
"The presiding judge commanded the witnesses to remain silent during the proceedings."
To be in charge of and exercise authority over a group, organization, or expedition.
"She was selected to command the international peacekeeping mission."
To deserve and automatically receive something (such as respect, attention, or a high price) due to superior quality or status.
"Experienced software architects command high salaries in the current job market."
To dominate or overlook a surrounding area from a high or strategic position.
"The historic stone lighthouse commands a sweeping view of the rugged coastline."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'comander', which comes from Late Latin 'commandare' (to order), an alteration of Classical Latin 'commendare' (to entrust to someone's care), formed from 'com-' (intensive prefix) and 'mandare' (to commit or order).