Commanded

verb

/kəˈmɑːndɪd/

Word Frequency: 9.3

Definitions

1.verbTo order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

2.verbTo have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

"to command an army or a ship"

3.verbTo require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

"he commanded silence"

4.verbTo dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

"Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"

5.verbTo exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

"A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."

6.verbTo hold, to control the use of.

"The fort commanded the bay."

7.verbTo have a view, as from a superior position.

8.verbTo direct to come; to bestow.