Synonyms for
Orders
Definition
Instructions or commands given by an authority.
Synonyms & similar words
ordinate
grade
say
parliamentarylaw
club
ordain
prescribe
deregulate
consecrate
rescript
regulate
gild
regularise
fiat
place
govern
ordination
setup
society
monasticorder
rate
order
socialclub
orderliness
ordering
commands
directives
instructions
requests
demands
mandates
assignments
tasks
decrees
edicts
pronouncements
rules
regulations
laws
ordinances
statutes
enactments
resolutions
decisions
rulings
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- place an order
- take an order
- order of the day
- order of magnitude
- order of business
- order of protection
- order of the court
Word family
Usage note
The word 'orders' can refer to commands given by someone in authority, or to requests for goods or services. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- The teacher gave orders to the students to line up quietly.
- The general gave orders to his troops to advance.
- The boss gave orders to the employees to finish the project by the end of the week.
- The captain followed the orders of the ship's captain.
- The judge issued orders to the jury to deliberate and reach a verdict.
Quotes
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. - George Washington
The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. They are frank in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talents. - Antos Parrish
The first rule of management is delegation. Don't try and do everything yourself because you can't. - Anthea Turner