commanding

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge. [1913 Webster]

We are commanded to forgive our enemies, but you never read that we are commanded to forgive our friends.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]

Go to your mistress: Say, I command her come to me.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.To exercise direct authority over; to have control of; to have at one's disposal; to lead. [1913 Webster]

Monmouth commanded the English auxiliaries.— Macaulay.[1913 Webster]

Such aid as I can spare you shall command.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.To have within a sphere of control, influence, access, or vision; to dominate by position; to guard; to overlook. [1913 Webster]

Bridges commanded by a fortified house.— Motley.[1913 Webster]

Up to the eastern tower, Whose height commands as subject all the vale.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

One side commands a view of the finest garden.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

4.To have power or influence of the nature of authority over; to obtain as if by ordering; to receive as a due; to challenge; to claim; as, justice commands the respect and affections of the people; the best goods command the best price. [1913 Webster]

'Tis not in mortals to command success.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

5.To direct to come; to bestow. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

I will command my blessing upon you.— Lev. xxv. 21.

Syn: To bid; order; direct; dictate; charge; govern; rule; overlook. [1913 Webster]

1.Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer. [1913 Webster]

2.Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence. [1913 Webster]

3.Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.

Syn: Authoritative; imperative; imperious. [1913 Webster]