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kɔmɑ̃dɑ̃
Translation
commander; major
Word origin
The present participle of commander, from Vulgar Latin commandare, from Latin commendare and mandare ('to entrust, order'). English command and commander descend from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- commandare
- English cognates
- command, commander
Grammar
Examples
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The commander gave the order to attack.
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Welcome aboard, I am your captain.
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The commander looks at his troops every morning.
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The commander saluted the soldiers before leaving.
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The commander retired after thirty years of service.
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