noun🔗ShareAn order to do something."I was given a command to cease shooting."actionmilitarypolicegovernmentlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience."to have command of an army"governmentmilitarypoliticslaworganizationrightstatedemandessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePower of control, direction or disposal; mastery."England has long held command of the sea"governmentmilitarypoliticslawabilitydirectionorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control."General Smith was placed in command."governmentmilitarypositionorganizationjobactionstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence."The teacher's command to be quiet ensured the class could focus on the lesson. "governmentmilitarypoliticslawabilityorganizationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge."The student council is the command for organizing the school's annual fundraiser. "militarynauticalwargrouporganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook."The teacher's command of the classroom ensured a productive learning environment. "militarygovernmentbusinessorganizationabilityrangesituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task."The "save" command in the word processing program told the computer to save the document. "computingtechnologyelectronicsinternetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches."The pitcher's command was excellent, allowing him to consistently throw strikes. "sportabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA command performance."The school principal requested a special command performance of the student orchestra. "entertainmentstageroyalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority."The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."militarygovernmentactionlawcommunicationpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control."to command an army or a ship"militarygovernmentactionwarpoliticsstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin."he commanded silence"governmentmilitarydemandactionorganizationlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook."Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"abilitypositionmilitarygovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim."A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."demandactionabilityrightmilitarygovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hold, to control the use of."The fort commanded the bay."militarygovernmentbusinessorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have a view, as from a superior position."From the balcony, the teacher could command a good view of the entire schoolyard. "positionareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo direct to come; to bestow."The teacher commanded the students to be quiet. "militarygovernmentactionorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading