Translation
order (for goods), command; control
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Word origin
A deverbal noun from commander ('to order, to command'), which comes from Late Latin commandare, a variant of commendare ('to entrust'), built on mandare ('to hand over, to order'). English command and commend go back to the same pair of verbs.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- commandare
- English cognates
- command, commend, mandate
Grammar
Examples
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Your order will be delivered on Thursday morning.
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I would like to place an order, please.
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The pilot took back the controls of the plane.
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We cancelled the order after a week of waiting.
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This piece of furniture was made to order.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 8: commande, regard, russe and 7 more words.