command

1 a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned the captain's commands were followed without question Synonyms of command behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word Words Related to command demand, requirement; mandate; countermand, counterorder; law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule; ordinance, regulation, statute Near Antonyms of command appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging; proposal, recommendation, suggestion

2 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 Synonyms of command IQ, mastership, mastery, proficiency Words Related to command virtuosity; facility, hang; fluency, literacy; experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s); acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy Near Antonyms of command incompetence, incompetency; ignorance, illiteracy, unfamiliarity

3 the place from which a commander runs operations the general set up his command in the old port city Synonyms of command base, command post, headquarters Words Related to command home, seat

4 a place from which authority is exercised central command Synonyms of command seat, headquartersWords Related to command high command; center, home; capital

5 the right or means to command or control others the army officer in command during the attack Synonyms of command arm, authority, clutch, power, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), swayWords Related to command clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, momentNear Antonyms of command helplessness, weaknessAntonyms of command impotence, impotency, powerlessness

6 all that can be seen from a certain point from his mountain perch, the scout had a command of the entire valley Synonyms of command view, lookout, outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, vistaWords Related to command landscape, scene, scenery; ken, sight; visual field

1 to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness Synonyms of command adjure, bid, boss (around), charge, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell Words Related to command ask, petition, request; beg, beseech, entreat; advise, counsel, warn; appoint, assign, authorize, commission; oversee, superintend, supervise; conduct, control, lead, manage; coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require Near Antonyms of command comply (with), follow, keep, observe Antonyms of command mind, obey

2 to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast Synonyms of command call, decree, dictate, direct, mandate, ordain, order Words Related to command ask, petition, request; demand, require Phrases call for Near Antonyms of command cancel, countermand, rescind

3 to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it Synonyms of command call (for), claim, clamor (for), demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)Words Related to command ask, plead (for), request, want; cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant; requisition; impose; badger, dun, harass, houndNear Antonyms of command give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

4 to exercise authority or power over a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government Synonyms of command boss, captain, govern, control, preside (over), rule, sway [archaic]Words Related to command conduct, direct, head, lead; administer, manage, micromanage, oversee, regulate, superintend, supervise; dictate, dominate, domineer, lord (it over), master, oppress, reign (over), tyrannize; conquer, subdue, subjugate

5 to keep, control, or experience as one's own local government does not command the resources that are needed to respond to such a huge disaster Synonyms of command have, enjoy, hold, own, possess, retainWords Related to command keep, reserve, withhold; bear, carry; boast, show off, sportNear Antonyms of command abandon, cede, disclaim, disown, hand over, relinquish, renounce, surrender, yield; discard, dump; decline, reject, repudiate, spurn; need, requireAntonyms of command lack, want

6 to look down on for centuries an imposing castle has commanded that stretch of the river Synonyms of command overlook, dominateWords Related to command face, front

7 to serve as leader of the head of the agency commands an army of workers trained to respond to the immediate needs of disaster victims Synonyms of command boss, captain, lead, head, spearheadWords Related to command control, dominate; direct, govern, handle, manage, oversee, regulate, run, superintend, superviseNear Antonyms of command bow (to), comply (with), defer (to), follow, obey, serve, submit (to), yield (to)

8 to set or receive as a price commands a high fee for his decorating services Synonyms of command ask, charge, demandWords Related to command overcharge, undercharge; bring, fetch, sell (for); discount, mark down, mark up; assess, bill, invoice; price, value