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.
9.nounThe act of giving a command.
10.adjectiveTending to give commands, authoritarian.
11.adjectiveImpressively dominant."a commanding structure"
12.adjective(of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view