/kəˈmɑːnd/
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Translation
An order that someone in charge tells you to obey.
Word origin
From Old French comander, from Latin mandare, meaning to order.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- comander
- English cognates
- commander, demand
Grammar
Gender
Pluralcommands
Examples
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A command is an order.
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A commander gives the command.
commanded .
"Command" also works as a verb.
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