Definitions for commanding
kəˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn-com·mand·ing

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1. commanding, dominating, overlookingadjective

   used of a height or viewpoint

   "a commanding view of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the countryside"; "the balcony overlooking the ballroom"

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1. commandingverb

   Present participle of to command.

2. commandingadjective

   tending to give commands, authoritarian

3. commandingadjective

   impressively dominant

   A commanding structure.

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1. commanding

   Commanding refers to the act of exercising authority or control over others. It also implies exhibiting a strong presence that demands respect or attention. In a leadership role, commanding can involve giving orders or instructions to others. This term can also describe something as striking, impressive or imposing in nature.

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1. Commanding

   of Command

2. Commandingadjective

   exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer

3. Commandingadjective

   fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence

4. Commandingadjective

   exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position

How to pronounce commanding?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say commanding in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of commanding in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of commanding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of commanding in a Sentence

1. Phyllis Chesler:

   If it were natural for father to care for their sons, they would not need so many laws commanding them to do so.

2. Craig Robinson:

   In the minds of voters, Walker is supposed to be this conservative reformer who will stand firm on difficult issues. That didn't come across in the debate at all, and Bush is supposed to be the clear front-runner and commanding figure in a huge field of candidates. He was overshadowed by everyone he shared the stage with, and there is not one memorable moment from him in the entire debate.

3. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   Every great and commanding moment in the annals of the world is the triumph of some enthusiasm.

4. John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

   To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44 would have kept Jefferson from writing the Declaration of Independence, Washington from commanding the Continental Army, Madison from fathering the Constitution, Hamilton from serving as secretary of the treasury, Clay from being elected speaker of the House and Christopher Columbus from discovering America.

5. Benjamin Franklin:

   I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.

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