Synset

exercise authoritative control or power over
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 29 freq. cnt.: 28 freq. cnt.: 1

sample sentences

"control the budget"
"Command the military forces"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control controller

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

command commander commander commander commander commandant command

semantic pointers

hyponym

preoccupy guide, maneuver, point, steer, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, channelize, channelise steer hold one's own handle, manage, care, deal internationalize, internationalise hold hold sway govern regiment monopolize, monopolise draw rein, rein, harness, rein in corner preside dominate, master charm, becharm rule, govern call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers