command
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Sense: Noun: order
Synonyms:
order Collocations, direction Collocations, instruction Collocations, ultimatum, demand Collocations, summons Collocations, directive, injunction, behest, edict, call Collocations, decree Collocations, dictate, rule Collocations, imposition, notification Collocations, mandate Collocations, charge Collocations, bidding Collocations, proclamation, dictation, commandment, writ, citation, imperative, will Collocations, law Collocations, act Collocations, fiat, word Collocations, request Collocations, order of the day
Antonyms:
proposal , suggestion Collocations, request Collocations, recommendation Collocations, plea Collocations, countermand, revocation, reversal Collocations, retraction
Sense: Noun: power to issue orders
Synonyms:
power Collocations, authority Collocations, control Collocations, domination, sway Collocations, rule Collocations, mastery Collocations, dominion, sovereignty, compulsion, charge Collocations, prerogative, hold Collocations, grip Collocations, grasp Collocations, authorization Collocations, authorisation , supremacy, primacy, jurisdiction, tyranny, the upper hand, lead Collocations, predominance
Antonyms:
powerlessness, helplessness, weakness Collocations, obedience, compliance Collocations, submission Collocations, servitude
Sense: Noun: ability or skill
Synonyms:
mastery Collocations, skill Collocations, expertise Collocations, facility Collocations, grasp Collocations, ability Collocations, competence Collocations, knowledge Collocations, know-how , proficiency Collocations, skillfulness, skilfulness , prowess Collocations, adroitness, dexterity, handiness, art Collocations, craft Collocations, deftness, artistry
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Sense: Noun: area or group subject to orders
Synonyms:
unit Collocations, squad Collocations, group Collocations, company Collocations, battalion, regiment, division Collocations, army Collocations, post Collocations, camp Collocations, garrison, brigade, platoon, corps, battery Collocations, squadron
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Sense: Verb: issue a command
Synonyms:
issue a command, issue an order, order Collocations, bid Collocations, tell Collocations, charge Collocations, direct Collocations, instruct Collocations, dictate, decree Collocations, authorize, authorise , demand Collocations, call Collocations, summon Collocations, mandate Collocations, give orders, give directions, call on, call upon, take charge, take the lead, ordain, task Collocations, compel Collocations, lay down the law , put your foot down , boss sb around
Antonyms:
propose Collocations, suggest Collocations, request Collocations, recommend Collocations, countermand, revoke, reverse Collocations, retract, cancel Collocations, rescind, obey, mind Collocations, comply Collocations, follow through, yield Collocations, submit Collocations
Sense: Verb: have control
Synonyms:
have control, hold sway, have authority, wield influence, be in charge, take the reins, hold the reins, take charge, be the boss, rule the roost , crack the whip , run the show , be in the saddle , be in the driver's seat , be in the driving seat , wrap sb around your little finger , have the upper hand , call the shots , have authority over
Antonyms:
follow Collocations, obey, comply Collocations, submit Collocations, yield Collocations, serve Collocations
Sense: Verb: direct or lead
Synonyms:
direct Collocations, lead Collocations, manage Collocations, be the director of, be the manager of, oversee Collocations, supervise, run Collocations, guide Collocations, govern, be in charge of, take charge of, take control of, have control of, control Collocations, captain Collocations, head Collocations, head up, administer, reign over, be head of, be the boss of, be master of, exercise power over, preside over