Antonyms for command

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : kuh-mand, -mahnd

Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd

Definition of command

Origin : c.1300, from Old French comander "to order, enjoin, entrust" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *commandare, from Latin commendare "to recommend, entrust to" (see commend), altered by influence of Latin mandare "to commit, entrust" (see mandate (n.)). Replaced Old English bebeodan. Related: Commanded; commanding.

noun directive, instruction
noun rule, power
verb demand
verb rule, have power

Example sentences :

He threw himself against the rock and pushed with all the strength he could command.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

This satisfied him, for he cared nothing for the attachment of those under his command.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Great credit is also due to the second in command, and to every member of the party.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

He could not even tell her that it was at Hope's command he sought her.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

I asked her many questions before I could command attention.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

I advise as a friend, you see, rather than command as a mother—So adieu, my love.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

And Andy knew that he had the life of a man under the command of his forefinger.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

If you can command the good creature to a place worthy of her, pray do for my sake.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

His command begun with a good omen, which in all times has had its effect.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

They were soon after married, and he resigned his command at the fort.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

Synonyms for command

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