commanding
commanding is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, commanding is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcommanding
- To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
Example: "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."
- To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
Example: "to command an army or a ship"
- To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
Example: "he commanded silence"
- To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
Example: "Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"
- To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
Example: "A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."
- To hold, to control the use of.
Example: "The fort commanded the bay."
- To have a view, as from a superior position.
- To direct to come; to bestow.
- The act of giving a command.
- Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
- Impressively dominant.
Example: "a commanding structure"
- (of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view
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