commanded

5 definitions • 6 examples

past simple and past participle of

to give someone an order:

[ + to infinitive ] The officer commanded his men to shoot.

[ + that ] He commanded that the troops (should) cross the water.

to control someone or something and tell him, her, or it what to do:

Colonel Sailing commands the Guards Regiment.

to deserve and get something good, such as attention, respect, or a lot of money:

command respect She was one of those teachers who just commanded respect.

She commands one of the highest fees per film in Hollywood.

to give a view:

command a view The master bedroom commands a view of rolling green hills.