IMPERATIVE FORM Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase imperative form. (close relations)
Definition of IMPERATIVE FORM
Best Alternative Words for IMPERATIVE FORM
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| command | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an authoritative direction or instruction to do something • a military unit or region under the control of a single officer • the power or authority to command • availability for use • a position of highest authority • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program verb • be in command of • make someone do something • demand as one's due • look down on • exercise authoritative control or power over | ||||||||
| demand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an urgent or peremptory request • the ability and desire to purchase goods and services • required activity • the act of demanding • a condition requiring relief verb • request urgently and forcefully • require as useful, just, or proper • claim as due or just • lay legal claim to • summon to court • ask to be informed of | ||||||||
| directive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity adjective satellite • showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | ||||||||
| instruction | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a message describing how something is to be done • the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill • the profession of a teacher • (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | ||||||||
| order | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed • (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy • a degree in a continuum of size or quantity • established customary state (especially of society) • logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements • a condition of regular or proper arrangement • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) • a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities • a formal association of people with similar interests • a body of rules followed by an assembly • a group of person living under a religious rule • (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families • a request for something to be made, supplied, or served • (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans • the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement verb • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • make a request for something • issue commands or orders for • bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations • bring order to or into • place in a certain order • appoint to a clerical posts • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
| requirement | nounn | |||||||
noun • required activity • anything indispensable • something that is required in advance | ||||||||
| imperative | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • requiring attention or action • relating to verbs in the imperative mood noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior • some duty that is essential and urgent • a verb in the imperative mood. | ||||||||
| imperative mood | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior | ||||||||
| jussive mood | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior | ||||||||
