What is another word for commanders?

Pronunciation: [kəmˈandəz] (IPA)

Commanders are leaders in charge of directing people or tasks. Some synonyms for commanders are captains, chiefs, rulers, directors, managers, supervisors, controllers, governors, overseers, leaders, and bosses. These words describe individuals who are responsible, authoritative, and in charge of making decisions. A commander is someone who gives orders and controls a group of individuals or operations. A synonym for commander depends on the context in which it is used. It could mean someone who leads a group of soldiers, a manager in a business setting, or a supervisor on a construction site. Whatever the context, a commander is someone who has the power to guide and dictate the activities of those under their authority.

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Usage examples for Commanders

This had brought in its train relaxed standards of governmental morals and had seriously weakened the fibre of many military commanders.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
I come from far and though the names of the commanders have reached my ears, nevertheless you may instruct me more definitely about them.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
The first danger was removed by a change of commanders.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs

Famous quotes with Commanders

  • During the whole campaign, from June 27 to July 31, there has been no shirking or hesitation, to tiring on the part of a single man so far as I have seen; the brigade commanders reported none.
    John Buford
  • It was necessary to bluff the Japanese camp commanders, with whatever authority I could muster, that I had come officially to ensure that the surrender terms were being complied with and that living conditions for the POWs were being immediately improved.
    Wilfred Burchett
  • Your Guardians of Freedom is a new program that enables unit commanders and Airmen to quickly communicate with people affected by and interested in the mobilization and deployment of military people.
    Michael Burgess
  • As I have been saying for more than a year now, turning this vital mission over to the Iraqi people as soon as possible should remain a topic of debate for Congress while relying on our military commanders to set up the timetable.
    Howard Coble
  • The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution, and obedience to the ministers of Hungary.
    Lajos Kossuth

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