Commandable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kə-ˈmand/ com·mand

Meaning & Definition of Commandable

Commandable (verb)

  1. to direct authoritatively, order
  2. to exercise a dominating influence over, have command of
  3. to have at one's immediate disposal

Commandable (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

    "the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness"

    similar: adjure, bid, boss (around), charge, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell
    related: ask, petition, request, beg, beseech, entreat, advise, counsel, warn, appoint, assign, authorize, commission, oversee, superintend, supervise, conduct, control, lead, manage, coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require
    opposite: mind, obey
    near: comply (with), follow, keep, observe

  2. to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

    "the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast"

    similar: call, decree, dictate, direct, mandate, ordain, order, call for
    related: ask, petition, request, demand, require
    near: cancel, countermand, rescind

  3. to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

    "an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it"

    similar: call (for), claim, clamor (for), demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)
    related: ask, plead (for), request, want, cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant, requisition, impose, badger, dun, harass, hound
    near: give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

  4. to exercise authority or power over

    "a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government"

    similar: boss, captain, control, govern, preside (over), rule, sway (archaic)
    related: conduct, direct, head, lead, administer, manage, micromanage, oversee, regulate, superintend, supervise, dictate, dominate, domineer, lord (it over), master, oppress, reign (over), tyrannize, conquer, subdue, subjugate

  5. to keep, control, or experience as one's own

    "local government does not command the resources that are needed to respond to such a huge disaster"

    similar: enjoy, have, hold, own, possess, retain, rejoice in
    related: keep, reserve, withhold, bear, carry, boast, show off, sport
    opposite: lack, want
    near: abandon, cede, disclaim, disown, hand over, relinquish, renounce, surrender, yield, discard, dump, decline, reject, repudiate, spurn, need, require

  6. to look down on

    "for centuries an imposing castle has commanded that stretch of the river"

    similar: dominate, overlook
    related: face, front

  7. to serve as leader of

    "the head of the agency commands an army of workers trained to respond to the immediate needs of disaster victims"

    similar: boss, captain, head, lead, spearhead
    related: control, dominate, direct, govern, handle, manage, oversee, regulate, run, superintend, supervise
    near: bow (to), comply (with), defer (to), follow, obey, serve, submit (to), yield (to)

  8. to set or receive as a price

    "commands a high fee for his decorating services"

    similar: ask, charge, demand
    related: overcharge, undercharge, bring, fetch, sell (for), discount, mark down, mark up, assess, bill, invoice, price, value

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commandable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commandable:

Archaic: sway
adjure, bid, boss (around), charge, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell, call, decree, dictate, mandate, ordain, call (for), claim, clamor (for), demand, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for), boss, captain, control, govern, preside (over), rule, enjoy, have, hold, own, possess, retain, dominate, overlook, head, lead, spearhead

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Commandable

Words with the opposite meaning of Commandable:

mind, obey, lack, want

Related Words for Commandable

petition, request, beg, beseech, entreat, advise, counsel, warn, appoint, assign, authorize, commission, oversee, superintend, supervise, conduct, manage, coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require, plead (for), want, cry (for), necessitate, need, take, warrant

Near Antonyms of Commandable

comply (with), follow, keep, observe, cancel, countermand, rescind, give up, relinquish, surrender, yield, abandon, cede, disclaim, disown, hand over, renounce, discard, dump, decline, reject, repudiate, spurn, need, require, bow (to), defer (to), serve, submit (to), yield (to)

Word Forms of Commandable

Inflections: commanded, commanding, commands

Derived words: commandable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Commandable

Middle English comanden, from Anglo-French cumander, from Vulgar Latin *commandare, alteration of Latin commendare to commit to one's charge commend

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Commandable

What does "Commandable" mean?

"Commandable" means to direct authoritatively, order. As a verb, it is defined as: to direct authoritatively, order. It has 8 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Commandable"?

Other words for "Commandable" include adjure, bid, boss (around), charge, direct, enjoin, instruct and order. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commandable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commandable"?

There are 117 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commandable". Common alternatives include adjure, bid, boss (around), charge, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell and call.

What is the opposite of "Commandable"?

Antonyms of "Commandable" include mind, obey, lack and want. Near antonyms include comply (with), follow, keep and observe.

How do you use "Commandable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commandable" in a sentence: "the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness"; "the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast"; "an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it".

Is "Commandable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commandable" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Commandable"?

"Commandable" is pronounced /kə-ˈmand/ and divided into syllables as com·mand.

What is the origin of the word "Commandable"?

"Commandable" comes from Middle English comanden, from Anglo-French cumander, from Vulgar Latin *commandare, alteration of Latin commendare to commit to one's charge commend. First known use: 14th centuryt.