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Meaning of commanded

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

commanded

Pronunciation:/kəˈmɑːndɪd//kəˈmændɪd/

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.

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

    Example: to command an army or a ship

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

    Example: he commanded silence

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

    Example: Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)