Latin · root
mandare
entrust; order
Words sharing this root
commandAuthority to direct an activity or situation.commendTo express approval of someone or something as worthy.commendableDeserving praise or approval.commendationFormal praise or recognition of merit.commendatoryExpressing praise or approval.countermandAn order that cancels an earlier one, or the act of issuing it.demandA strong requirement or request for something.remandAn order returning a person or case for further legal proceedings.