Command

Order

Synonyms: Order, give the order to, direct, call on, adjure, require, bid, give orders to, tell, instruct, enjoin, charge, and prescribe.

Lead

Synonyms: Be in charge of, have charge of, be the leader of, preside over, hold sway over, lead, govern, direct, manage, superintend, be in the driver's seat, be at the helm, head up, call the shots, be in command of, have control of, be the boss of, be in authority over, head, rule, control, guide, supervise, oversee, be in the saddle, take the chair, run the show, and call the tune.

Receive

Synonyms: Receive, get, obtain, be given, gain, and secure.

Directive

Synonyms: Order, directive, commandment, demand, requirement, bidding, decree, diktat, ruling, pronouncement, mandate, precept, hest, instruction, direction, injunction, stipulation, exhortation, request, dictate, edict, resolution, ordinance, fiat, behest, and rescript.

Power

Synonyms: Authority, charge, direction, domination, sway, leadership, rule, management, superintendence, jurisdiction, control, power, dominion, influence, guidance, mastery, government, supervision, and administration.

Grasp

Synonyms: Knowledge, grasp, comprehension, ability in, mastery, grip, understanding, and fluency in.

Example Sentences

He gave the command to start.

The general issued a strict command.

She commanded attention with authority.

The dog obeyed its owner’s command.

He has command over the team.