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'command' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'command' with 19 example sentences.


command noun

: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

: a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

: the power or authority to command

: availability for use

: a position of highest authority

: great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

: (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

command verb

: be in command of

: make someone do something

: demand as one's due

: look down on

: exercise authoritative control or power over


  • Your wish is my command.
  • The king had fifteen thousand horsemen at his command.
  • And Noah did all things which God commanded him.
  • You are here in order to obey my commands.
  • He has a perfect command of English.
  • The general commanded them to move on.
  • Do you know how to use these command line tools?
  • He commanded me to shut the gate.
  • I can't ignore my commanding officer's orders.
  • Who's in command here?
  • The high command decided to attack at dawn.
  • This tower commands a full view of the city.
  • The commanding officer led his army into enemy territory.
  • The camp was under the command of Lieutenant Jackson.
  • My secretary has a good command of the English language.
  • Situated on a hill, his house commands a fine view.
  • The room commands a fine view of the lake.
  • Take control of the command post.
  • That was a recommendation, not a command.
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