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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Command \Com*mand"\ (?; 61), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Commanded}; p. pr & vb n. {Commanding}.] [OE. comaunden commanden, OF comander, F. commander, fr L. com- + mandare to commit to to command. Cf {Commend}, {Mandate}.] 1. To order with authority; to lay injunction upon to direct; to bid; to charge. We are commanded to forgive our enemies, but you never read that we are commanded to forgive our friends. --Bacon. Go to your mistress: Say I command her come to me --Shak. 2. To exercise direct authority over to have control of to have at one's disposal; to lead. Monmouth commanded the English auxiliaries. --Macaulay. Such aid as I can spare you shall command. --Shak. 3. To have within a sphere of control, influence, access or vision; to dominate by position; to guard; to overlook. Bridges commanded by a fortified house. --Motley. Up to the eastern tower, Whose height commands as subject all the vale. --Shak. One side commands a view of the finest garden. --Addison. 4. To have power or influence of the nature of authority over to obtain as if by ordering; to receive as a due; to challenge; to claim; as justice commands the respect and affections of the people; the best goods command the best price. 'Tis not in mortals to command success. --Addison. 5. To direct to come to bestow. [Obs.] I will command my blessing upon you --Lev. xxv. 21. Syn: To bid; order direct; dictate; charge; govern; rule overlook. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Commanding \Com*mand"ing\, a. 1. Exercising authority; actually in command; as a commanding officer. 2. Fitted to impress or control; as a commanding look or presence. 3. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as a commanding position. Syn: Authoritative; imperative; imperious. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: commanding adj 1: of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding officer" [syn: {ranking}, {top-level}, {top-ranking}] 2: used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom" [syn: {dominating}, {overlooking}] 3: not allowing contradiction or refusal; "spoke in commanding (or peremptory) tones"; "peremptory commands" [syn: {peremptory}]
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