Command vs Respect - What's the difference?

Command is a related term of respect.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between command and respect

is that command is (obsolete) to direct to come; to bestow while respect is (obsolete) to look toward; to face.

As nouns the difference between command and respect

is that command is an order to do something while respect is (uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high.

As verbs the difference between command and respect

is that command is to order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority while respect is to have respect for.

As an interjection respect is

(jamaica) hello, hi.

command

English

Noun

(en noun)

An order to do something.

I was given a command to cease shooting.

The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

to have command of an army

power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

he had command of the situation

England has long held command of the sea

a good command of language

A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

General Smith was placed in command .

The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

Command cannot be otherwise than savage, for it implies an appeal to force, should force be needful.'' (''H. Spencer , Social Statics, p. 180)

(military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.

* 1899 ,

I asked myself what I was to do there, now my boat was lost. As a matter of fact, I had plenty to do in fishing my command out of the river.

Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.

(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

(baseball) The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.

He's got good command tonight.

Verb

(en verb)

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

The soldier was commanded to cease firing.

The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.

* Francis Bacon

We are commanded' to forgive our enemies, but you never read that we are ' commanded to forgive our friends.

* Shakespeare

Go to your mistress: / Say, I command her come to me.

To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

to command an army or a ship

* Macaulay

Monmouth commanded the English auxiliaries.

* Shakespeare

Such aid as I can spare you shall command .

To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

he commanded silence

If thou be the son of God, command that these stones be made bread. (Mat. IV. 3.)

* 2013 , Louise Taylor, English talent gets left behind as Premier League keeps importing'' (in ''The Guardian , 20 August 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/aug/19/english-talent-premier-league-importing]

The reasons for this growing disconnect are myriad and complex but the situation is exacerbated by the reality that those English players who do smash through our game's "glass ceiling" command radically inflated transfer fees.

to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)

To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.

Justice commands the respect and affections of the people.

The best goods command the best price.

This job commands a salary of £30,000.

To hold, to control the use of.

The fort commanded the bay.

* Motley

bridges commanded by a fortified house

* Shakespeare

Up to the eastern tower, / Whose height commands as subject all the vale.

* Addison

One side commands a view of the finest garden.

(archaic) To have a view, as from a superior position.

* Milton

Far and wide his eye commands .

(obsolete) To direct to come; to bestow.

* Bible, Leviticus xxv. 21

I will command my blessing upon you.

Synonyms

* (give an order) decree, order

Derived terms

* chain of command * commandable * command economy * commandeer * commander * commandery * command guidance * commanding * command key * command language * command line * commandment * command module * command performance * command post * high command * second in command * self-command * trains command * your wish is my command

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respect

English

Noun

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

we do respect people for their dignity and worth.

(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

(uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

(countable) a particular aspect of something

This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects .

Usage notes

* Adjectives often applied to "respect": great, high, utmost, absolute

Synonyms

* (attitude of consideration) deference, consideration, regard, fealty * (good opinion) admiration, esteem, reverence, regard, recognition, veneration, honor * * (aspect) aspect, facet, face, side, dimension

Antonyms

* disrespect (note: also has verb meaning) * contempt * disdain * scorn * contumely * irreverence * disparagement

Derived terms

* final respects * in many respects * last respects * with respect to

Verb

(en verb)

to have respect for.

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

to have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right

I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

to abide by an agreement.

They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

* Shakespeare

Thou respectest not spilling Edward's blood.

* Francis Bacon

In orchards and gardens, we do not so much respect beauty as variety of ground for fruits, trees, and herbs.

To relate to; to be concerned with.

* J. Lee

Glandulation respects the secretory vessels, which are either glandules, follicles, or utricles.

(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.

* Ben Jonson

To whom my father gave this name of Gaspar, / And as his own respected him to death.

(obsolete) To look toward; to face.

* Sir Thomas Browne

Palladius adviseth, the front of his house should so respect the South

Antonyms

* dis * disrespect

Usage notes

It is possible that a confusion between the different meanings of respect affects the attitudes of people and organizations. For example: * The freedom of religion implies that we must ~~respect~~ protect the right of anyone to believe whatever they wish, to act within the law in accordance with their beliefs, and not to be discriminated against on account of their beliefs. :* Changes in the use of the word respect seems to have shifted our attitudes towards the quite different notion that we must behave ~~respectfully~~ politely towards their beliefs, and not criticize them. :* This is a restriction on freedom of speech, and is inherently hypocritical—anyone with any view on religion must necessarily believe that those who believe differently are deluded, although their rights must be ~~respected~~ observed. The distinction between the two meanings can be shown by paraphrasing Voltaire: "I totally disrespect what you say, but absolutely respect your right to say it. "

Derived terms

* respectability * respectable * respected * respectful * disrespect (note: also has noun meaning)

Interjection

(en interjection)

(Jamaica) hello, hi

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