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.
Esth. iii. 2.
2. To have a view, as from a superior position.
Far and wide his eye commands.
Milton.