Synonyms for

Commanded

Verb / kʌˈmændɪd / Another word for commanded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give an order or direction to someone

Synonyms & similar words

overlook require overtop command dominate control ordered directed instructed enjoined charged dictated mandated assigned delegated commissioned requested asked begged beseeched implored urged pressured coerced compelled forced

Synonyms by register

Formal

ordered directed instructed decreed

Informal

told asked made got

Literary

enjoined bid willed

Antonyms

obeyed yielded submitted acquiesced complied deferred

Common collocations

  • commanded respect
  • commanded attention
  • commanded the troops
  • commanded a view
  • commanded the situation
  • commanded the stage
  • commanded obedience

Word family

noun command
verb command
adjective commanding
adverb commandingly

Usage note

While 'commanded' can imply forceful authority, it can also be used more neutrally for directing or having control over something, such as a view or respect.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher commanded the students to be quiet.
  2. The coach commanded the players to run faster.
  3. The captain commanded the ship to turn left.
  4. The boss commanded the workers to finish the project by Friday.
  5. The king commanded his army to march into battle.

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