commandable verb
com·mand
The verb form of commandable is command
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- verb with object commandable to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order: The captain commanded his men to attack. 1
- verb with object commandable to require authoritatively; demand: She commanded silence. 1
- verb with object commandable 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 commandable to deserve and receive (respect, sympathy, attention, etc.): He commands much respect for his attitude. 1
- verb with object commandable to dominate by reason of location; overlook: The hill commands the sea. 1
- verb with object commandable to have authority over and responsibility for (a military or naval unit or installation); be in charge of. 1
- verb without object commandable to issue an order or orders. 1
- verb without object commandable to be in charge; have authority. 1
- verb without object commandable to occupy a dominating position; look down upon or over a body of water, region, etc. 1