commanded

Verb

command (third-person singular simple present commands, present participle commanding, simple past and past participle commanded)

1. (ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
   • The soldier was commanded to cease firing.

   Synonyms:

   decree, order, enjoin

2. (ambitransitive) To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
   • to command an army or a ship

   Synonyms:

   lead, captain

3. (transitive) To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
   • he commanded silence
4. (transitive) to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
   • Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)
5. (transitive) To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
   • A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.
6. (transitive) To hold, to control the use of.
   • The fort commanded the bay.

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