Commanded

/kəˈmɑːndɪd/

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Commanded

verb

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

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

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

    "to command an army or a ship"

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

    "he commanded silence"

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

    "Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"

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

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

Anagrams of Commanded

No exact anagrams found for "commanded". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Commanded"

Commanded is a 9-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Commanded" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "commanded" is a high-scoring word.