Commanding vs. Authoritative — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Commanding and Authoritative
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Commanding
Having command; controlling.
Authoritative
Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable
An authoritative source
Clear, authoritative information and advice
Commanding
Dominating, as by magnitude or position
Took a commanding lead at the polls.
A commanding view of the ocean.
Authoritative
Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed
His voice was calm and authoritative
Commanding
Present participle of command
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Authoritative
Having or arising from authority; official
An authoritative decree.
Authoritative sources.
Commanding
Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
Authoritative
Of acknowledged accuracy or excellence; highly reliable
An authoritative account of the revolution.
Commanding
Impressively dominant.
A commanding structure
A man with a commanding presence
Authoritative
Demonstrating authority; commanding
The captain's authoritative manner.
Commanding
Dominating from above, giving a wide view
Authoritative
Arising or originating from a figure of authority
The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.
Commanding
The act of giving a command.
Authoritative
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority
This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits.
Commanding
Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer.
Authoritative
Having a commanding style.
He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.
Commanding
Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence.
Authoritative
Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.
The sacred functions of authoritative teaching.
Commanding
Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.
Authoritative
Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone.
The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the insipid mirth of the other.
Commanding
Of the highest rank; used of persons;
The commanding officer
Authoritative
Having authority or ascendancy or influence;
An important official
The captain's authoritative manner
Commanding
Used of a height or viewpoint;
A commanding view of the ocean
Looked up at the castle dominating the countryside
The balcony overlooking the ballroom
Authoritative
Of recognized authority or excellence;
The definitive work on Greece
Classical methods of navigation
Authoritative
Sanctioned by established authority;
An authoritative communique
The authorized biography
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