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."