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- [kuh-mand, -mahnd]
- /kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd/
- /kəˈmɑːnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-mand, -mahnd]
- /kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd/
Definitions of commanded word
- verb with object commanded to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order: The captain commanded his men to attack. 1
- verb with object commanded to require authoritatively; demand: She commanded silence. 1
- verb with object commanded to have or exercise authority or control over; be master of; have at one's bidding or disposal: The Pharaoh commanded 10,000 slaves. 1
- verb with object commanded to deserve and receive (respect, sympathy, attention, etc.): He commands much respect for his attitude. 1
- verb with object commanded to dominate by reason of location; overlook: The hill commands the sea. 1
- verb with object commanded to have authority over and responsibility for (a military or naval unit or installation); be in charge of. 1
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Origin of commanded
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (v.) Middle English coma(u)nden < Anglo-French com(m)a(u)nder, Old French comander < Medieval Latin commandāre, equivalent to Latin com- com- + mandāre to entrust, order (cf. commend); (noun) late Middle English comma(u)nde < Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Commanded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commanded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adjective commanded
- card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
- governed — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- legit — legitimate.
- managed — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- urged — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
Antonyms for commanded
verb commanded
- obeyed — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
noun commanded
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
- allowanced — Simple past tense and past participle of allowance.
- permissioned — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
- requested — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
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