What is the difference between Command and Commend?




What is the difference between Command and Commend? :


Command : (noun)

(
1 ) Order

Tell someone that he must do something

The officer commanded the soldiers to fire.


(
2 ) Have at one’s disposal

Be able to do something

He commands great wealth.

A government minister commands the services of many officials.

Our house commands a very fine view.


(
3 ) Deserve and get something

Great men command our respect.

The plight of the famine victims commands everyone’s sympathy.



Command : (noun)

(
1 ) Order

Her commands were quickly observed.

Give your command in a loud, confident voice.


(
2 ) Control

Authority

He took command of a regiment.

He has fifty soldiers under his command.

Who is in command of this department?


(
3 ) Ability to use or control something

Mastery

He has a good command of the English Language.

She has enormous funds at her command.

Do you have command over yourself?



Commend : (verb)

(
1 ) Speak favorably to or of someone / something

Praise someone / something

I highly commended her teaching.

They commended the chef on the excellent meal.


(
2 ) Recommend someone / something

That is an excellent advice. I commend it to you.











What is the difference between Command and Commend? To HOME PAGE
Share
Additional Info