commanded
Issued an order
Commanded is the past tense of command, meaning to give an authoritative order or to hold a position of control.
A general commanded troops; a view commanded attention.
She commanded them to stop.
The hill commanded the valley below.
The word carries weight and formality—you command when you have the authority to expect obedience.
Ability to direct others
- captainedLed as chief officer
- helmedDirected or led
- headedDirected one's course
- directedGave guidance or orders
guided · oversaw · supervised · spearheaded · marshaled · orchestrated · coordinated · steered
Energy transfer rate
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- controlAuthority to direct
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
leadership · rule · supremacy · influence · mandate · governance · dictate · charge
Adhering to requirements
- submissionYielding to another's will
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- obedienceCompliance with authority
duty · allegiance · loyalty · discipline · conformity · acquiescence · respect · servitude
Methodical arrangement or request
- instructionGuidance for action
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
- edictAuthoritative public command
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
directive · proclamation · dictum · pronouncement · injunction · ruling · dictate · demand
Military personnel collectively
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
- platoonSmall infantry formation
deployment · offensive · maneuver · strategy · tactical · garrison · flank · rank
Wholly absorbed by something
compelled · arrested · engaged · transfixed · mesmerized · dominated · seized · drew
leadership
Ability to direct others
directed · guided · oversaw · supervised · spearheaded · marshaled · orchestrated · coordinated · steered · piloted
power
Energy transfer rate
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- controlAuthority to direct
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
sovereignty · leadership · rule · supremacy · influence · mandate · governance · dictate · charge · dominion
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- submissionYielding to another's will
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
obedience · duty · allegiance · loyalty · discipline · conformity · acquiescence · respect · servitude · subordination
order
Methodical arrangement or request
- instructionGuidance for action
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
- edictAuthoritative public command
mandate · directive · proclamation · dictum · pronouncement · injunction · ruling · dictate · demand · bidding
troops
Military personnel collectively
platoon · deployment · offensive · maneuver · strategy · tactical · garrison · flank · rank · formation
captivated
Wholly absorbed by something
demanded · compelled · arrested · engaged · transfixed · mesmerized · dominated · seized · drew · focused
fetched
Went and got
demanded · warranted · merited · realized · brought · obtained · secured · drew · premium · value
commandedprohibited
Officially not permitted
forbade · banned · proscribed · barred · disallowed
- command structureOrder-giving hierarchy
- chain of commandFormal authority hierarchy
- lieutenant commanderNaval rank below commander
- command centerCentral operations facility
- commander in chiefHighest military leader
- take commandAssume leadership role