command
/kəˈmænd/
com · mand
kə · ˈmænd
English Definition
v. to give an order
Significado en Español
orden, comando
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lệnh, chỉ huy
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Example Sentence
The captain commanded the troops to advance.
队长命令部队前进。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “command”:
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A
obey
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B
comply
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C
order
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D
submit
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C — order.
“command” means v. to give an order
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The general will ______ his soldiers to begin marching at dawn.
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A
obey
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B
follow
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C
command
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D
request
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C — command.
“command” means v. to give an order
Common questions about “command”
What does “command” mean?
command — v. to give an order. In Chinese: 命令，指挥.
How do you pronounce “command”?
command is pronounced /kəˈmænd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · mand.
How do you use “command” in a sentence?
The captain commanded the troops to advance. (队长命令部队前进。)
What are synonyms for “command”?
order, instruct, direct — all close in meaning to command (v. to give an order).
Is “command” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. command appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
