How to Use command in a Sentence

command

1 of 2 verb

• We had no choice but to do as they commanded.
• She commanded us to leave.
• With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.
• The company commands much power and influence in the business world.
• Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire.
• She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately.
• He commands a platoon of 60.
• The senior used his length and size to command the box.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2020
• One officer commands him to put the knife down and get on the ground.
  — Matthew Martinez, star-telegram, 15 May 2018
• Stand at home plate and command the dog to sit on the pitcher’s mound.
  — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2020
• Just trying to be out there for my team and command the game.
  — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2023
• Auburn needs one of these guys to command the starting slot.
  — Nubyjas Wilborn | [e-mail], al, 14 Mar. 2022
• All eyes are drawn to the two tramp-like figures who command the stage.
  — Marilyn Stasio, Variety, 22 Aug. 2021
• There are ways to command the Tesla not to go to sleep.
  — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
• Kids will also be able to try their hands at commanding one of the dogs.
  — Erika Butler, The Aegis, 5 May 2017
• Male actors command about twice the screen time of female ones.
  — The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
• Sellers would be able to command high offers and home prices would soar.
  — Tamara Holmes, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2021
• There are many ways to lead; one is to command without asking.
  — Cate Rubenstein, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2022
• The housewives of the Trump era command a much wider sphere of influence.
  — Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 27 Aug. 2020
• The remote agent would be able to command the AI to unlock and open the doors.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
• The loss of that supply means the remaining sources of seafood can command higher prices.
  — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2022
• It’s one of the largest audiences Biden will command this year.
  — Darlene Superville, ajc, 1 Mar. 2022
• The better makers command better prices and are less kitschy.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022
• Of course, corn isn't the only produce to command attention at the fair.
  — Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 3 Sep. 2020
• That speaks volumes about the respect that Wentz has commanded on the team.
  — Zach Berman, Philly.com, 6 June 2018
• Teams that have had success against the Ravens this year could run the ball well and command the line of scrimmage.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2024
• In an era of streaming, sports broadcasts command some the highest ad prices in the medium.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Sep. 2023
• The auction house thinks the card could command as much as $3 million.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 May 2022
• By some estimates, gangs now command roughly half of the city.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Oct. 2021
• Smoky meats would still command center stage in his cooking.
  — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022

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command

2 of 2 noun

• She shouted out commands to the crew.
• Who is the officer in command of the unit?
• We are expected to obey his commands.
• I assumed command of the business after my father's death.
• He finally felt in command of his life.
• The system recognizes voice commands.
• He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct.
• You can perform several actions with keyboard commands.
• He immediately took command of the situation.
• Just the fastball command was kind of all over the place.
  — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 10 July 2021
• Rhaenyra takes command of the war room for the first time as queen.
  — Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2022
• With Harp, a lot of it has to do with just the command.
  — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2019
• Murphy’s command failed her in the bottom of the sixth.
  — Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com, 14 May 2021
• Down in the launch command center, the video feeds cut from the rocket.
  — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 3 Sep. 2020
• The movement was great, and the command was even better.
  — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 20 Sep. 2020
• How does one achieve such a sterling command of the canon?
  — Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2018
• His command wasn’t as good, the movement on it wasn’t the same.
  — Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Oct. 2021
• This was the usual command for the dogs to pull their lines straight to prepare to run.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
• The tape recorder provided the complex set of commands that ran the show.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 16 Jan. 2019
• His command was shakier in the first inning than the second.
  — Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2018
• The righthander had six strikeouts and strong command of his fastball.
  — Matt Breen, Philly.com, 16 June 2018
• Through two rounds, Reed has been in command of his game.
  — Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2018
• Jones gets out and doesn’t comply with commands to show his hands, the video shows.
  — Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2018
• But in the first inning, he was faced with having to deal with a jam, and a lack of command.
  — Sam Blum, Dallas News, 29 Feb. 2020
• The coach has a strong command of what works and doesn’t at the service academy.
  — Iliana Limón Romero, OrlandoSentinel.com, 10 June 2018
• The Ducks can’t let Stroud break out of the pocket on command.
  — oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2021
• Pleimann struggling with command again to start the inning.
  — Seth Campbell, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2021
• The breaking balls, sinkers, command, things like that.
  — Eduardo A. Encina, baltimoresun.com, 26 May 2018
• The trucks will be used to transport extra equipment and command staff to scenes.
  — Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 28 Oct. 2021
• His command has improved as the season has moved along.
  — Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 11 June 2022

Last Updated: 29 Apr 2024