5. To direct to come; to bestow. [Obs.]

I will command my blessing upon you.

Lev. xxv. 21.

Syn. -- To bid; order; direct; dictate; charge; govern; rule; overlook.

Com*mand", v. i. 1. To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders.

And reigned, commanding in his monarchy.

Shak.

For the king had so commanded concerning [Haman].

Esth. iii. 2.

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