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command

The word “command” has 2 syllables: com-mand

It's pronounced as /kəˈmænd/

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In the thesaurus, “command” has 191 synonyms and 47 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for command along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for command

Antonyms for command

Meanings of command

  • noun
    1. An order to do something.
    2. The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
    3. Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
    4. A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
    5. The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
    6. A 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.
    7. Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
    8. A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
    9. The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
    10. A command performance.
  • verb
    1. To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
    2. To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
    3. To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
    4. To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
    5. To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
    6. To hold, to control the use of.
    7. To have a view, as from a superior position.
    8. To direct to come; to bestow.

Example Sentences

  • The general gave a command to retreat immediately.
  • She has a strong command of the French language.
  • At his command, the troops began to move forward.
  • The dog followed every command without hesitation.
  • His voice carried the command of a natural leader.

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