commanding (kəˈmɑːndɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective (usually prenominal)
- being in command
- having the air of authority ⇒
a commanding voice
- (of a position, situation, etc) exerting control
- (of a height, viewpoint, etc) overlooking; advantageous
Alternative Forms
comˈmandingly adverbSynonyms
View thesaurus entrycommand (kəˈmɑːnd)
Definitions
verb
- (when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to order, require, or compel
- to have or be in control or authority over (a person, situation, etc)
- (tr) to have knowledge or use of ⇒
he commands the language
- (tr) to receive as due or because of merit ⇒
his nature commands respect
- to dominate (a view, etc) as from a height
noun
- an order; mandate
- the act of commanding
- the power or right to command
- the exercise of the power to command
- ability or knowledge; control ⇒
a command of French
- mainly military the jurisdiction of a commander
- a military unit or units commanding a specific area or function, as in the RAF
- British
- an invitation from the monarch
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a command performance
- computing a word or phrase that can be selected from a menu or typed after a prompt in order to carry out an action
Word Origin
C13: from Old French commander, from Latin com- (intensive) + mandāre to entrust, enjoin, commandSynonyms
View thesaurus entry= have authority over
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be in charge of reign over
=
order,
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instruction,
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Usage examples
The man's bulk was commanding , making Todd feel shorter than ever.
, Final Resort (1994)Responsibility to the Lower House implies commanding a majority.
India Today (1998)A well-taken 32nd-minute goal from Eddie Brennan shot the winners into a commanding 1-12 to 0-4 interval lead.
Irish Times (2002)Here was the ideal base, kitted out with the best of everything and commanding a magnificent view over the North Channel to Scotland.
Belfast Telegraph (2002)Meanwhile we put together our analysis and passed it out to all commanding officers.
, ONE HUNDRED DAYS (2003)