command
command
nounDefinition of COMMAND
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a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned <the captain's commands were followed without question>
Synonyms behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word
Related Words demand, requirement; mandate; countermand, counterorder; law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule; ordinance, regulation, statute
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a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something <a command of French that is the result of a year spent in France as an exchange student>
Related Words virtuosity; facility, hang; fluency, literacy; experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s); acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy
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the place from which a commander runs operations <the general set up his command in the old port city>
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a place from which authority is exercised <central command>
Synonyms command, headquarters
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the right or means to command or control others <the army officer in command during the attack>
Synonyms arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), sway
Related Words clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, moment
Near Antonyms helplessness, weakness
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