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How to pronounce command in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms instruction, program line, statement
Type of computer code, code
Has types macro instruction, macro, link, command line, call, system error, toggle
Type Words
Synonyms control
Has types maneuver, becharm, govern, guide, handle, harness, head, hold, hold one's own, hold sway, internationalise, internationalize, manage, manoeuver, manoeuvre, master, monopolise, monopolize, point, preoccupy, preside, regiment, rein, rein in, rule, steer, wear the trousers, call the shots, call the tune, care, channelise, channelize, charm, corner, deal, direct, dominate, draw rein
Derivation commandant, commander
Type Words
Synonyms dominate, overlook, overtop
Type of lie
Has types shadow, overshadow, dwarf
Type Words
Synonyms bid, bidding, dictation
Type of speech act
Has types commission, injunction, order, behest, charge, commandment, countermand, direction, open sesame
Type Words
Synonyms control, mastery
Type of skillfulness


a good command of French.
Type Words
Synonyms require
Type of say, tell, enjoin, order
Has types burden, nix, interdict, charge, requisition, veto, saddle, disallow, prohibit, forbid, proscribe
Derivation commandment
Type Words
Type of military group, force, military unit, military force
Has types acc, air force space command, afspc, air combat command
Type Words
Type of status, position


the corporation has just undergone a change in command.
Type Words
Type of handiness, availableness, availability, accessibility


the materials at the command of the potters grew.
Type Words
Type of master, dominate
Has types general, officer
Derivation commander, commandant


The general commanded a huge army.
Type Words
Type of demand, exact


This speaker commands a high fee.
The author commands a fair hearing from his readers.
Type Words
Type of dominance, authorisation, say-so, authority, potency, authorization


an admiral in command.

Examples of command

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Parameters are set for command and control, movement, shooting and close combat.
From the dailyherald.com
This was the command post for Apollo 11, Apollo 13 and space shuttle Challenger.
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Delta Troop's flight command center is a container unit on the back of a Humvee.
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Browsers apparently don't command that much loyalty and switching costs are low.
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From there, the information is forwarded to a command team overseeing the spill.
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What about the people who do not command any kind of premium in the marketplace?
From the economist.com
Westbrook's usual efficiency and command has been flighty since spring training.
From the stltoday.com
In terms of location, central West London postcodes command the biggest premium.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
Rieser was in command, allowing just one Woodbridge base-runner to reach second.
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More examples
  • An authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  • Be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army"
  • A military unit or region under the control of a single officer
  • Make someone do something
  • Demand as one's due; "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers"
  • Availability for use; "the materials at the command of the potters grew"
  • Command is the fourth studio album by the English electronic group Client. It was released on 6 March 2009 by Out of Line Music.
  • In computing, a command is a directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task. Most commonly a command is a directive to some kind of command line interface, such as a shell.
  • A command in military terminology is an organisational unit that the individual in Military command has responsibility for. A Commander will normally be specifically appointed into the role in order to provide a legal framework for the authority bestowed. ...