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Commanding

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Commanding
Commanding Com*mand"ing, a. 1. Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer. [1913 Webster]

2. Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence. [1913 Webster]

3. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.

Syn: Authoritative; imperative; imperious. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

  
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