command
Translation
to order, to direct, to control, to have authority over
Examples
The officer commanded his soldiers to attack.
The officer commanded his soldiers to attack.
She commands a great deal of respect.
She commands a great deal of respect.
The castle commands a view of the valley.
The castle commands a view of the valley.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to order (sb.) to do (sth.) The officer commanded his soldiers to attack.
((sth.)) to deserve and get (sth.) She commands a great deal of respect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: order, direct, instruct; Antonyms: obey, follow, submit
Etymology
From Latin `commendare` ('to entrust'), via Old French `comander`, from `com-` (intensive prefix) + `mandare` ('to order').
Memory Tips
Picture a military commander giving commands to their troops. The action of the commander is 'to command'.