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command

The correct spelling is command.

How to pronounce command

/kəˈmɑːnd/
noun

IPA: /kəˈmɑːnd/

Say it like: Com-man-d

The correct spelling is command. An order to do something. For example: "I was given a command to cease shooting."

Usage Examples

I was given a command to cease shooting.

to have command of an army

England has long held command of the sea

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An order to do something.
  2. 2.The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
  3. 3.Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
  4. 4.A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
  5. 5.The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

verb

  1. 1.To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
  2. 2.To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
  3. 3.To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
  4. 4.To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
  5. 5.To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

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