command
commands
commanding
commanded
Command means to give orders, or to have control over. Regular verb: command-commanded-commanded.
Meanings
- To give orders
- To have authority over
- To deserve and receive
Common Collocations
command respect
command attention
command and control
at your command
chain of command
Tip for Learners
Command respect means to earn respect through authority. Chain of command is the hierarchy of authority.
Present Simple
| I | command |
| you | command |
| he/she/it | commands |
| we | command |
| they | command |
Examples - Present Simple
- I command a team of engineers.
- You command respect from everyone.
- She commands the attention of the audience.
- We command our troops with precision.
- They command high prices for their work.
Present Continuous
| I | am commanding |
| you | are commanding |
| he/she/it | is commanding |
| we | are commanding |
| they | are commanding |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am commanding the operation remotely.
- You are commanding the situation well.
- He is commanding the rescue mission.
- We are commanding forces in the field.
- They are commanding premium rates now.
Present Perfect
| I | have commanded |
| you | have commanded |
| he/she/it | has commanded |
| we | have commanded |
| they | have commanded |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have commanded several successful missions.
- You have commanded respect throughout your career.
- She has commanded large audiences worldwide.
- We have commanded this unit for years.
- They have commanded top dollar for their services.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been commanding |
| you | have been commanding |
| he/she/it | has been commanding |
| we | have been commanding |
| they | have been commanding |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been commanding this division for months.
- You have been commanding attention all evening.
- He has been commanding operations since morning.
- We have been commanding troops for decades.
- They have been commanding higher fees lately.
Past Simple
| I | commanded |
| you | commanded |
| he/she/it | commanded |
| we | commanded |
| they | commanded |
Examples - Past Simple
- I commanded the fleet during the exercise.
- You commanded great respect in the industry.
- She commanded the stage with confidence.
- We commanded the mission successfully.
- They commanded significant market share.
Past Continuous
| I | was commanding |
| you | were commanding |
| he/she/it | was commanding |
| we | were commanding |
| they | were commanding |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was commanding when the crisis occurred.
- You were commanding attention throughout.
- He was commanding the defense forces.
- We were commanding the operation all night.
- They were commanding premium prices then.
Past Perfect
| I | had commanded |
| you | had commanded |
| he/she/it | had commanded |
| we | had commanded |
| they | had commanded |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had commanded troops before retirement.
- You had commanded respect before the scandal.
- She had commanded audiences worldwide.
- We had commanded the region for years.
- They had commanded the market before competitors.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been commanding |
| you | had been commanding |
| he/she/it | had been commanding |
| we | had been commanding |
| they | had been commanding |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been commanding for years before promotion.
- You had been commanding attention for hours.
- He had been commanding forces for decades.
- We had been commanding operations since the start.
- They had been commanding high prices for years.
Future Simple
| I | will command |
| you | will command |
| he/she/it | will command |
| we | will command |
| they | will command |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will command the new division next year.
- You will command respect with your work.
- She will command the stage at the concert.
- We will command better terms in negotiations.
- They will command the market soon.
Future Continuous
| I | will be commanding |
| you | will be commanding |
| he/she/it | will be commanding |
| we | will be commanding |
| they | will be commanding |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be commanding the mission tomorrow.
- You will be commanding attention all night.
- He will be commanding forces during the exercise.
- We will be commanding operations next month.
- They will be commanding higher prices soon.
Future Perfect
| I | will have commanded |
| you | will have commanded |
| he/she/it | will have commanded |
| we | will have commanded |
| they | will have commanded |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have commanded many missions by retirement.
- You will have commanded great respect.
- She will have commanded audiences worldwide.
- We will have commanded the unit for decades.
- They will have commanded the industry.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been commanding |
| you | will have been commanding |
| he/she/it | will have been commanding |
| we | will have been commanding |
| they | will have been commanding |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been commanding for thirty years.
- You will have been commanding respect always.
- She will have been commanding stages forever.
- We will have been commanding forces for decades.
- They will have been commanding the market.