COMMANDING
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of COMMANDING
To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
"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.
"to command an army or a ship"
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
"he commanded silence"
The act of giving a command.
Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
Impressively dominant.
"a commanding structure"
(of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view
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
Is COMMANDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMMANDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | o | m | m | a | n | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMMANDING
100 words from the letters in COMMANDING
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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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