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a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned<the captainʼs commands were followed without question>Synonymsbehest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, edict, instruction, order, wordRelated Wordsdemand, requirement; injunction, mandate; law, precept, rule; ordinance, regulation, statuteNear Antonymsappeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging; proposal, recommendation, suggestion
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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>Synonymsmastership, mastery, proficiencyRelated Wordsvirtuosity; fluency, literacy; experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s); acquaintance, familiarity, intimacyNear Antonymsincompetence, incompetency; ignorance, illiteracy, unfamiliarity
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the place from which a commander runs operations<the general set up his command in the old port city>Synonymsbase, headquartersRelated Wordshome, seat
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a place from which authority is exercised<central command>— see seat 1
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the right or means to command or control others<the army officer in command>— see power 1
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