commanding

(verb) be in command of. Synonyms: command. Examples: "The general commanded a huge army."

(verb) make someone do something. Synonyms: command, require.

(verb) demand as one's due. Synonyms: command. Examples: "This speaker commands a high fee." "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers."

(verb) look down on. Synonyms: dominate, command, overlook, overtop. Examples: "The villa dominates the town."

(verb) exercise authoritative control or power over. Synonyms: control, command. Examples: "Control the budget." "Command the military forces."

(adj) used of a height or viewpoint. Synonyms: dominating, overlooking. Examples: "A commanding view of the ocean." "Looked up at the castle dominating the countryside." "The balcony overlooking the ballroom."