n. 25B6; verb
he commanded his men to retreat : ORDER, tell, direct, instruct, call on, require; poetic/literary bid.
Jones commanded a tank squadron : BE IN CHARGE OF, be in command of, be the leader of; head, lead, control, direct, manage, supervise, oversee; informal head up.
they command great respect : RECEIVE, get, gain, secure.
25B6; noun
officers shouted commands : ORDER, instruction, directive, direction, commandment, injunction, demand, stipulation, requirement, exhortation, bidding, request.
he had 160 men under his command : AUTHORITY, control, charge, power, direction, dominion, guidance; leadership, rule, government, management, supervision, jurisdiction.
a brilliant command of English : KNOWLEDGE, mastery, grasp, comprehension, understanding.