The Opposite(Antonym) of “command”
The antonyms of command are request, plea, and suggestion. These words convey a different level of authority and politeness in communication.
Explore all Antonyms of “command”
Definitions and Examples of request, plea, suggestion
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
An act of asking politely or formally for something.
Example
She made a request to her boss for a day off from work.
A sincere and emotional appeal for help or mercy.
Example
The lawyer made a plea for his client's innocence.
An idea or proposal put forward for consideration.
Example
He gave a suggestion to his team on how to improve their project.
Key Differences: request vs plea vs suggestion
- 1Request is a polite way of asking for something, often accompanied by 'please'.
- 2Plea is an emotional appeal for help or mercy, often used in legal or desperate situations.
- 3Suggestion is an idea or proposal put forward for consideration, without any authoritative tone.
Effective Usage of request, plea, suggestion
- 1Polite Communication: Use request instead of command to ask for something politely.
- 2Legal Context: Use plea in legal contexts to make an emotional appeal for help or mercy.
- 3Collaborative Work: Use suggestion to propose ideas or solutions in a collaborative setting.
Remember this!
The antonyms of command have different levels of authority and politeness. Use request for polite communication, plea in legal or desperate situations, and suggestion for proposing ideas or solutions in a collaborative setting.
