Meaning & use
Commanded
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Gave an authoritative order to do something, or had control or authority over a group or situation.
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The general commanded his troops to hold their position.
Her calm expertise commanded the respect of the entire team.
A note on using this word
Can describe both a direct order and the more figurative sense of naturally inspiring respect or attention, as in 'commanded attention.'
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