COMMANDED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word COMMANDED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COMMANDED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Command

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French comander ‘to command’, from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, command’. Compare with commend

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kəˈmɑːnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

give an authoritative or peremptory order

Short Definition:

give order

Examples:
  • a gruff voice commanded us to enter
  • ‘Stop arguing!’ he commanded
  • he commanded that work should cease
  • my mother commands my presence
Definition:

dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height

Short Definition:

dominate position from above

Examples:
  • the fortress commands the shortest Channel crossing
Definition:

be in a strong enough position to have or secure

Short Definition:

be able to have or secure

Examples:
  • they command a majority in Parliament
  • he commanded considerable personal loyalty

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