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commanded
[kəˈmændɪd]
verb
comandou
1.
Past tense of command; to give an authoritative order or instruction
The general commanded his troops to advance.
O general comandou suas tropas para avançarem.
2.
To have authority or control over something or someone
She commanded respect from everyone in the room.
Ela comandou respeito de todos na sala.
3.
To have a view or position that overlooks something
The fortress commanded a view of the entire valley.
A fortaleza comandava uma vista de todo o vale.
Synonyms
ordered
directed
instructed
controlled
ruled
Antonyms
obeyed
yielded
submitted
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comandou
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comandou
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
comandou
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
commanded attention
commanded respect
commanded the situation
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