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COMMANDING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Commanding.

How to pronounce commanding:

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Commanding - as an adjective satellite

Used of a height or viewpoint

Example: "A commanding view of the ocean"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominating14overlooking19

Commanding - as a verb

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

Example: "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

Example: "To command an army or a ship"

To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

Example: "He commanded silence"

To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

Example: "Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (motley.)"

To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

Example: "A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."

To hold, to control the use of.

Example: "The fort commanded the bay."

To have a view, as from a superior position.

To direct to come; to bestow.

Commanding - as a noun

The act of giving a command.

Commanding - as an adjective

Tending to give commands, authoritarian.

Impressively dominant.

Example: "A commanding structure"

(of a place or position) dominating from above, giving a wide view

Example Sentences

"He had a commanding presence that made everyone notice him."
"The general gave a commanding speech to inspire his soldiers."
"She had a commanding voice that could be heard across the room."
"The CEO had a commanding presence in the boardroom."
"The captain had a commanding position on the battlefield."
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Word Game Points

Is COMMANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, commanding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMMANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is COMMANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, commanding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMMANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is COMMANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, commanding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMMANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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