Commanding

/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:24 pts10 letters
Definition of Commanding

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."

noun

  1. The act of giving a command.
Anagrams of Commanding

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Commanding"

Commanding is a 10-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Commanding" in Word Games

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