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COMMANDING

/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

C 3/4
O 1/1
M 3/4
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Definition of COMMANDING

verb

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

verb

To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

"to command an army or a ship"

verb

To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

"he commanded silence"

noun

The act of giving a command.

adjective

Tending to give commands, authoritarian.

adjective

Impressively dominant.

"a commanding structure"

adjective

(of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view

Synonyms of COMMANDING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of COMMANDING in a Sentence

  • "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."
  • "to command an army or a ship"
  • "he commanded silence"
  • "a commanding structure"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
24
points

Is COMMANDING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COMMANDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: COMMANDING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMMANDING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter commanding Total
Scrabble 3133112112 18
WWF 4144122123 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMMANDING

100 words from the letters in COMMANDING

How to Use COMMANDING in Word Games

COMMANDING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About COMMANDING

What does COMMANDING mean?
COMMANDING is a verb. To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
Is COMMANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMMANDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMMANDING worth in Scrabble?
COMMANDING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMMANDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMMANDING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COMMANDING?
Synonyms of COMMANDING include: decree, order, bossy, imposing. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.