Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take command

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.67 in modern English

Syllables
take -com-mand
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Synonym of take control, especially in situations involving a role with formal command over a group of people.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

takes command (present, singular) taking command (participle, present) took command (past) taken command (participle, past)

Synonyms

take control

Questions

What does take command mean?
Synonym of take control, especially in situations involving a role with formal command over a group of people.

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