1. (

• command ,

) be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army" ;

2. (

• command ,
• require

) make someone do something ;

3. (

• command ,

) demand as one's due; "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers" ;

4. (

• dominate ,
• command ,
• overlook ,
• overtop

) look down on; "The villa dominates the town" ;

5. (

• control ,
• command

) exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces" ;