Found 3 items, similar to commanding.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: command amar, kadar, memerintahkan, mendikte, menguasai, penguasaan, perintah
English → English (WordNet) Definition: commanding commanding adj 1: of the highest rank; used of persons; “the commanding officer” [syn: ranking, top-level, top-ranking] 2: used of a height or viewpoint; “a commanding view of the ocean”; “looked up at the castle dominating the countryside”; “the balcony overlooking the ballroom” [syn: dominating, overlooking]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Commanding Command \Com*mand"\ (?; 61), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commanded; p. pr. & vb. n. Commanding.] [OE. comaunden, commanden, OF. comander, F. commander, fr. L. com- + mandare to commit to, to command. Cf. Commend, Mandate.] 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] Commanding \Com*mand"ing\, a. 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]