Commanding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

highest in rank or authority

"with the death of the general, he instantly became the commanding officer on the field of battle"

likely to attract attention

"even in a room filled with world leaders, he was a commanding presence"

as in ordering, directing

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

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

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

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

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

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

to exercise authority or power over

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

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"

to look down on

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

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"

to set or receive as a price

"commands a high fee for his decorating services"