Command
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An order, a compelling task given to an inferior or a machine. The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience. power of control, direction or disposal; mastery. A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control. The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence. A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer. Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook. A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task. The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority. To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control. To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin. to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook. To exact, compel or secure by my moral influence; to deserve, claim. To hold, to control the use of
Example sentence: If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.
Compel
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To drive together, round upTo overpower; to subdueTo force, constrain or coerceTo exact, extort, (make) produce by force
Example sentence: O accursed hunger of gold, to what dost thou not compel human hearts!