order

1 of 2

verb

or·der ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce order (audio)

ordered; ordering ˈȯr-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce order (audio)

transitive verb

: to put in order : arrange

The books are ordered alphabetically by author.

: to give an order to : command

They ordered everyone out of the house.

: destine, ordain

so ordered by the gods

: to command to go or come to a specified place

ordered back to the base

: to give an order for

order a meal

I ordered the books from the company's website.

The judge ordered a new trial.

intransitive verb

: to bring about order : regulate

a renascence of the spirit that orders and controls

H. G. Wells

: to issue orders : command

The general orders and soldiers obey.

: to give or place an order

Be sure to order before it's too late.

orderable

ˈȯr-d(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce order (audio)

adjective

orderer

ˈȯr-dər-ər How to pronounce order (audio)

noun

order

2 of 2

noun

: a group of people united in a formal way: such as

(1)

: a fraternal society

the Masonic Order

(2)

: a community under a religious rule

especially : one requiring members to take solemn vows

: a badge or medal of such a society

also : a military decoration

: any of the several grades of the Christian ministry

orders plural : the office of a person in the Christian ministry

orders plural : ordination

: a rank, class, or special group in a community or society

: a class of persons or things grouped according to quality, value, or natural characteristics: such as

(1)

: a category of taxonomic classification ranking above the family and below the class

(2)

: the broadest category in soil classification

a(1)

: rank, level

a statesman of the first order

(2)

: category, class

in emergencies of this order

R. B. Westerfield

b(1)

: the arrangement or sequence of objects or of events in time

listed the items in order of importance

the batting order

(2)

: a sequential arrangement of mathematical elements

: degree sense 12a

d(1)

: the number of times differentiation is applied successively

derivatives of higher order

(2)

of a differential equation : the order of the derivative of highest order

: the number of columns or rows or columns and rows in a magic square, determinant, or matrix

the order of a matrix with 2 rows and 3 columns is 2 by 3

: the number of elements in a finite mathematical group

a(1)

: a sociopolitical system

was opposed to changes in the established order

(2)

: a particular sphere or aspect of a sociopolitical system

the present economic order

: a regular or harmonious arrangement

the order of nature

: a prescribed form of a religious service : rite

: the customary mode of procedure especially in debate

point of order

: the state of peace, freedom from confused or unruly behavior, and respect for law or proper authority

promised to restore order

Example Sentences

Verb They ordered everyone out of the house. The soldiers were ordered back to the base. “Stop! Drop your weapon!” ordered the officer. The court threw out the conviction and ordered a new trial. The judge ordered that the charges be dismissed. He was accused of ordering the murder of his wife. I ordered the books from the company's website. The shirt you ordered should arrive in the mail in a couple of days. To order, call the number at the bottom of your screen. Order now and receive a free gift! Noun That's an order, not a request! Failing to comply with an order will result in the loss of your job. She received an order to appear in court. They can't close down the school without an order from the governor's office. The mayor gave an order to evacuate the city. It's not his fault. He was only following orders. I'm not taking orders from you! You're not my boss. The city was evacuated by order of the mayor. The store received an order for 200 roses this morning. They had trouble filling large customer orders. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Long-sleeve shirts will be available to order until September 30.

cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 The Parole Board could release him, delay consideration for years or order him to serve the rest of his life in prison.

Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2022 Federal prosecutors had requested Shubb to order Papini, a mother of two, to serve her sentence in prison but asked for only eight months.

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2022 Otto surmised that to both avoid war and cement her power, Rhaenyra would order Alicent and Viserys' children executed.

Ryan Parker, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022 And on private property, an officer who decides someone is interfering or the area is unsafe can order the person to stop filming even if the recording is being made with the owner’s permission.

Bob Christie, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2022 Some hard-line Russian politicians and military bloggers have lamented manpower shortages and urged the Kremlin to follow Ukraine's example and order broad mobilization to beef up the ranks.

Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 Emomali Rakhmon agreed to order a ceasefire and troop pullback at a regional summit in Uzbekistan, Japarov's office said.

Reuters, CNN, 17 Sep. 2022 Individual transit agencies in L.A. County could still choose to order their own mask mandates.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022

Noun

The crisp dialogue defines characters in short order; the parts are uniformly well cast and played, and even the minor roles feel full-bodied.

Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 In short order, the two become allies, hunting together.

Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 By contrast, if Herro was deemed too valuable to be packaged along with other assets this summer, then that commitment could, in short order, be shown with a nine-figure contract commitment.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 And after a slow start, the federal government has now doled out approximately 800,000 vaccine vials, with a heady supply arriving in short order.

Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 In chronological order, here are the games in which the visiting school could earn a big win in addition to a seven-figure boon.

Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Once Watkins returned for the fifth, three more runs scored in short order, ending Baltimore’s streak of quality starts at five games.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 30 Aug. 2022 In chronological order, here are the 27 best horror movies of the '90s.

Lea Anderson, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 The financial services industry also relies on GNSS time-stamping to place all of its interactions in chronological order, for regulatory oversight.

WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing order

Kids Definition

order 1 of 2

verb

or·der ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce order (audio)

ordered; ordering

: to put into a particular grouping or sequence : arrange

Dictionary entries are ordered alphabetically.

: to give a command to or for

The general ordered troops into battle.

I went to the counter to order lunch.

order

2 of 2

noun

: a certain rule or regulation : command

… when he gave orders … everyone knew … that he expected to be obeyed.

Anna Sewell, Black Beauty

: the arrangement of objects or events in space or time

List the names in alphabetical order.

: the way something should be

He kept the room in order.

: the state of things when law or authority is obeyed

Troops restored order after the riot.

: good working condition

The telephone is out of order.

: a statement of what a person wants to buy

Place your order for a birthday cake.

: goods or items bought or sold an order of pancakes

: a group of people united (as by living under the same religious rules or by loyalty to common needs or duties)

He belongs to an order of monks.

orders plural : the office of a person in the Christian ministry

holy orders

: a group of related living things (as plants or animals) that ranks above the family and below the class in scientific classification

Bats form an order of mammals in the animal kingdom.

: a written direction to pay a sum of money

Legal Definition

order 1 of 2

noun

or·der

: a state of peace, freedom from unruly behavior, and respect for law and proper authority

maintain law and order

: an established mode or state of procedure

a call to order

: a mandate from a superior authority see also executive order

: a ruling or command made by a competent administrative authority

specifically : one resulting from administrative adjudication and subject to judicial review and enforcement

an administrative order may not be inconsistent with the Constitution

Wells v. State, 654 So. 2d 145 (1995)

: an authoritative command issued by the court

violated a court order and was jailed for contempt

— cease-and-desist order \\ ˌsēs-ənd-di-ˈzist-, -ˈsist- \\

: an order from a court or quasi-judicial tribunal to stop engaging in a particular activity or practice (as an unfair labor practice) compare injunction, mandamus, stay

— consent order

: an agreement of litigating parties that by consent takes the form of a court order

— final order

: an order of a court or quasi-judicial tribunal which leaves nothing further to be determined or accomplished in that forum except execution of the judgment and from which an appeal will lie

— gag order

: an order barring public disclosure or discussion (as by the involved parties or the press) of information relating to a case

— order to show cause

: an order requiring the prospective object of a legal action to show cause why that action should not take place

called also show cause order

— pretrial order

: a court order setting out the rulings, stipulations, and other actions taken at a pretrial conference

— protection order

: restraining order in this entry

— protective order

: an order issued for the protection of a particular party: as

a : an order that limits, denies, or defers discovery by a party in order to prevent undue embarrassment, expense, oppression, or disclosure of trade secrets

b : restraining order in this entry

— qualified domestic relations order

: an order, decree, or judgment that satisfies the criteria set out in section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code for the payment of all or part of individual pension, profit sharing, or retirement benefits usually to a divorcing spouse (as for alimony or child support)

Note: The alienation or assignment of funds under a qualified domestic relations order does not affect the tax status of the plan from which such funds are paid.

— restraining order \\ ri-ˈstrā-niŋ- \\

: temporary restraining order in this entry

: an order of a specified duration issued after a hearing attended by all parties that is intended to protect one individual from violence, abuse, harassment, or stalking by another especially by prohibiting or restricting access or proximity to the protected party excluded from the home by a restraining order issued because of domestic violence

called also protection order, protective order

compare temporary restraining order in this entry

— show cause order

: order to show cause in this entry

— temporary restraining order

: an order of brief duration that is issued ex parte to protect the plaintiff's rights from immediate and irreparable injury by preserving a situation or preventing an act until a hearing for a preliminary injunction can be held

: a protective order issued ex parte for a brief period prior to a hearing on a restraining order attended by both parties and intended to provide immediate protection from violence or threatened violence

— turnover order \\ ˈtər-ˌnō-vər- \\

: an order commanding one party to turn over property to another

especially : an order commanding a judgment debtor to turn over assets to a judgment creditor

turnover order in aid of execution

California Code of Civil Procedure

: a command issued by a military superior

: a direction regarding the party to whom a negotiable instrument shall be paid

pay to the order of John Doe

see also money order, negotiable instrument

: an instruction or authorization especially to buy or sell goods or securities or to perform work

a purchase order

a work order

— alternative order

: an order to a broker in which alternative methods of carrying out the order (as by buying or selling) are set forth

— open order

: an order to buy securities or commodity futures that remains effective until filled or canceled

: an order for merchandise expressed in very general terms so that the seller has considerable latitude in selecting the articles actually provided

— stop order

: an order to a broker to buy or sell a security when the price advances or declines to a designated level

: goods or items bought or sold

the order was received in good condition

order

2 of 2

adjective

: payable to a named person or to an individual that person names by an endorsement

order instrument

compare bearer

单词	orders
释义	order 1 of 2 verb or·der ˈȯr-dər ordered; ordering ˈȯr-d(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 : to put in order : arrange The books are ordered alphabetically by author. 2 a : to give an order to : command They ordered everyone out of the house. b : destine, ordain so ordered by the gods c : to command to go or come to a specified place ordered back to the base d : to give an order for order a meal I ordered the books from the company's website. The judge ordered a new trial. intransitive verb 1 : to bring about order : regulate a renascence of the spirit that orders and controls H. G. Wells 2 a : to issue orders : command The general orders and soldiers obey. b : to give or place an order Be sure to order before it's too late. orderable ˈȯr-d(ə-)rə-bəl adjective orderer ˈȯr-dər-ər noun order 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a group of people united in a formal way: such as (1) : a fraternal society the Masonic Order (2) : a community under a religious rule especially : one requiring members to take solemn vows b : a badge or medal of such a society also : a military decoration 2 a : any of the several grades of the Christian ministry b orders plural : the office of a person in the Christian ministry c orders plural : ordination 3 a : a rank, class, or special group in a community or society b : a class of persons or things grouped according to quality, value, or natural characteristics: such as (1) : a category of taxonomic classification ranking above the family and below the class (2) : the broadest category in soil classification 4 a(1) : rank, level a statesman of the first order (2) : category, class in emergencies of this order R. B. Westerfield b(1) : the arrangement or sequence of objects or of events in time listed the items in order of importance the batting order (2) : a sequential arrangement of mathematical elements c : degree sense 12a d(1) : the number of times differentiation is applied successively derivatives of higher order (2) of a differential equation : the order of the derivative of highest order e : the number of columns or rows or columns and rows in a magic square, determinant, or matrix the order of a matrix with 2 rows and 3 columns is 2 by 3 f : the number of elements in a finite mathematical group 5 a(1) : a sociopolitical system was opposed to changes in the established order (2) : a particular sphere or aspect of a sociopolitical system the present economic order b : a regular or harmonious arrangement the order of nature 6 a : a prescribed form of a religious service : rite b : the customary mode of procedure especially in debate point of order 7 a : the state of peace, freedom from confused or unruly behavior, and respect for law or proper authority promised to restore order see also law and order b : a specific rule, regulation, or authoritative direction : command 8 a : a style of building b : a type of column and entablature forming the unit of a style 9 a : state or condition especially with regard to functioning or repair things were in terrible order b : a proper, orderly, or functioning condition their passports were in order the phone is out of order 10 a : a written direction to pay money to someone b : a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods or to perform work c : goods or items bought or sold d : an assigned or requested undertaking landing men on the moon was a tall order 11 : order of the day flat roofs were the order in the small villages orderless ˈȯr-dər-ləs adjective Illustration of order 1 Corinthian 2 Doric 3 Ionic Phrases in order : appropriate, desirable an apology is in order in order to : for the purpose of on order : in the process of being ordered on the order of 1 : after the fashion of : like a genius on the order of Newton D. B. Botkin 2 : about, approximately spent on the order of two million dollars to order : according to the specifications of an order shoes made to order Synonyms Verb arrange array classify codify dispose draw up lay out marshal marshall organize range systematize Noun arrangement array disposal disposition distribution ordering sequence setup See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They ordered everyone out of the house. The soldiers were ordered back to the base. “Stop! Drop your weapon!” ordered the officer. The court threw out the conviction and ordered a new trial. The judge ordered that the charges be dismissed. He was accused of ordering the murder of his wife. I ordered the books from the company's website. The shirt you ordered should arrive in the mail in a couple of days. To order, call the number at the bottom of your screen. Order now and receive a free gift! Noun That's an order, not a request! Failing to comply with an order will result in the loss of your job. She received an order to appear in court. They can't close down the school without an order from the governor's office. The mayor gave an order to evacuate the city. It's not his fault. He was only following orders. I'm not taking orders from you! You're not my boss. The city was evacuated by order of the mayor. The store received an order for 200 roses this morning. They had trouble filling large customer orders. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Long-sleeve shirts will be available to order until September 30. cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 The Parole Board could release him, delay consideration for years or order him to serve the rest of his life in prison. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2022 Federal prosecutors had requested Shubb to order Papini, a mother of two, to serve her sentence in prison but asked for only eight months. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2022 Otto surmised that to both avoid war and cement her power, Rhaenyra would order Alicent and Viserys' children executed. Ryan Parker, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022 And on private property, an officer who decides someone is interfering or the area is unsafe can order the person to stop filming even if the recording is being made with the owner’s permission. Bob Christie, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2022 Some hard-line Russian politicians and military bloggers have lamented manpower shortages and urged the Kremlin to follow Ukraine's example and order broad mobilization to beef up the ranks. Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 Emomali Rakhmon agreed to order a ceasefire and troop pullback at a regional summit in Uzbekistan, Japarov's office said. Reuters, CNN, 17 Sep. 2022 Individual transit agencies in L.A. County could still choose to order their own mask mandates. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Noun The crisp dialogue defines characters in short order; the parts are uniformly well cast and played, and even the minor roles feel full-bodied. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 In short order, the two become allies, hunting together. Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 By contrast, if Herro was deemed too valuable to be packaged along with other assets this summer, then that commitment could, in short order, be shown with a nine-figure contract commitment. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 And after a slow start, the federal government has now doled out approximately 800,000 vaccine vials, with a heady supply arriving in short order. Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 In chronological order, here are the games in which the visiting school could earn a big win in addition to a seven-figure boon. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Once Watkins returned for the fifth, three more runs scored in short order, ending Baltimore’s streak of quality starts at five games. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 30 Aug. 2022 In chronological order, here are the 27 best horror movies of the '90s. Lea Anderson, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 The financial services industry also relies on GNSS time-stamping to place all of its interactions in chronological order, for regulatory oversight. WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from ordre, noun Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French ordre, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin ordin-, ordo ecclesiastical order, from Latin, arrangement, group, class; akin to Latin ordiri to lay the warp, begin First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing order gag order in/of the order of court order cease and desist order change order close order call (something) to order executive order in apple-pie order in descending order in (good) working order in order for (someone or something) to in (good) working order/condition law and order in order that in reverse order made-to-order minor order money order one's house in order on the order of order about order of magnitude order around order book order form order of business order paper pecking order peck order purchase order preservation order side order set one's own house in order short-order stop order tall order the order of the day word order gagging order holy order back order established order counter-order mail-order catalog mail order restraining order order arms major order in ascending order postal order order of the day extreme risk protection order point of order market order third order standing order pre-order out of order in short order tall order to fill in order to order of battle on order in order to order set one's house in order See More gag order in/of the order of court order cease and desist order change order close order call (something) to order executive order in apple-pie order in descending order in (good) working order in order for (someone or something) to in (good) working order/condition law and order in order that in reverse order made-to-order minor order money order one's house in order on the order of order about order of magnitude order around order book order form order of business order paper pecking order peck order purchase order preservation order side order set one's own house in order short-order stop order tall order the order of the day word order gagging order holy order back order established order counter-order mail-order catalog mail order restraining order order arms major order in ascending order postal order order of the day extreme risk protection order point of order market order third order standing order pre-order out of order in short order tall order to fill in order to order of battle on order in order to order set one's house in order See More Kids Definition order 1 of 2 verb or·der ˈȯr-dər ordered; ordering 1 : to put into a particular grouping or sequence : arrange Dictionary entries are ordered alphabetically. 2 : to give a command to or for The general ordered troops into battle. I went to the counter to order lunch. order 2 of 2 noun 1 : a certain rule or regulation : command … when he gave orders … everyone knew … that he expected to be obeyed. Anna Sewell, Black Beauty 2 : the arrangement of objects or events in space or time List the names in alphabetical order. 3 : the way something should be He kept the room in order. 4 : the state of things when law or authority is obeyed Troops restored order after the riot. 5 : good working condition The telephone is out of order. 6 : a statement of what a person wants to buy Place your order for a birthday cake. 7 : goods or items bought or sold an order of pancakes 8 : a group of people united (as by living under the same religious rules or by loyalty to common needs or duties) He belongs to an order of monks. 9 orders plural : the office of a person in the Christian ministry holy orders 10 : a group of related living things (as plants or animals) that ranks above the family and below the class in scientific classification Bats form an order of mammals in the animal kingdom. 11 : a written direction to pay a sum of money Medical Definition order 1 of 2 transitive verb or·der ˈȯrd-ər ordered; ordering ˈȯrd-(ə-)riŋ : to give a prescription for : prescribe the doctor ordered bed rest order 2 of 2 noun : a category of taxonomic classification ranking above the family and below the class Legal Definition order 1 of 2 noun or·der 1 : a state of peace, freedom from unruly behavior, and respect for law and proper authority maintain law and order 2 : an established mode or state of procedure a call to order 3 a : a mandate from a superior authority see also executive order b : a ruling or command made by a competent administrative authority specifically : one resulting from administrative adjudication and subject to judicial review and enforcement an administrative order may not be inconsistent with the Constitution Wells v. State, 654 So. 2d 145 (1995) c : an authoritative command issued by the court violated a court order and was jailed for contempt — cease-and-desist order \\ ˌsēs-ənd-di-ˈzist-, -ˈsist- \\ : an order from a court or quasi-judicial tribunal to stop engaging in a particular activity or practice (as an unfair labor practice) compare injunction, mandamus, stay — consent order : an agreement of litigating parties that by consent takes the form of a court order — final order : an order of a court or quasi-judicial tribunal which leaves nothing further to be determined or accomplished in that forum except execution of the judgment and from which an appeal will lie — gag order : an order barring public disclosure or discussion (as by the involved parties or the press) of information relating to a case — order to show cause : an order requiring the prospective object of a legal action to show cause why that action should not take place called also show cause order — pretrial order : a court order setting out the rulings, stipulations, and other actions taken at a pretrial conference — protection order : restraining order in this entry — protective order : an order issued for the protection of a particular party: as a : an order that limits, denies, or defers discovery by a party in order to prevent undue embarrassment, expense, oppression, or disclosure of trade secrets b : restraining order in this entry — qualified domestic relations order : an order, decree, or judgment that satisfies the criteria set out in section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code for the payment of all or part of individual pension, profit sharing, or retirement benefits usually to a divorcing spouse (as for alimony or child support) Note: The alienation or assignment of funds under a qualified domestic relations order does not affect the tax status of the plan from which such funds are paid. — restraining order \\ ri-ˈstrā-niŋ- \\ : temporary restraining order in this entry : an order of a specified duration issued after a hearing attended by all parties that is intended to protect one individual from violence, abuse, harassment, or stalking by another especially by prohibiting or restricting access or proximity to the protected party excluded from the home by a restraining order issued because of domestic violence called also protection order, protective order compare temporary restraining order in this entry — show cause order : order to show cause in this entry — temporary restraining order : an order of brief duration that is issued ex parte to protect the plaintiff's rights from immediate and irreparable injury by preserving a situation or preventing an act until a hearing for a preliminary injunction can be held : a protective order issued ex parte for a brief period prior to a hearing on a restraining order attended by both parties and intended to provide immediate protection from violence or threatened violence — turnover order \\ ˈtər-ˌnō-vər- \\ : an order commanding one party to turn over property to another especially : an order commanding a judgment debtor to turn over assets to a judgment creditor turnover order in aid of execution California Code of Civil Procedure d : a command issued by a military superior 4 a : a direction regarding the party to whom a negotiable instrument shall be paid pay to the order of John Doe see also money order, negotiable instrument b : an instruction or authorization especially to buy or sell goods or securities or to perform work a purchase order a work order — alternative order : an order to a broker in which alternative methods of carrying out the order (as by buying or selling) are set forth — open order : an order to buy securities or commodity futures that remains effective until filled or canceled : an order for merchandise expressed in very general terms so that the seller has considerable latitude in selecting the articles actually provided — stop order : an order to a broker to buy or sell a security when the price advances or declines to a designated level c : goods or items bought or sold the order was received in good condition order 2 of 2 adjective : payable to a named person or to an individual that person names by an endorsement order instrument compare bearer orders 1 of 2 noun plural of order 1 as in sequences the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another you always keep your books in perfect alphabetical order we haven't found out the order of the speeches yet Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sequences orderings arrangements distributions setups dispositions disposals arrays priorities chains layouts processions series designs continuities precedences patterns systems successions structures progressions alinements alignments Antonyms & Near Antonyms disruptions disorders upsets disorganizations confusions disconnections 2 as in organizations a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a religious order Synonyms & Similar Words organizations institutions associations institutes societies chambers brotherhoods fraternities groups boards councils collectives communes teams guilds communities chapters colleges fellowships cadres leagues clubs consortiums congresses gilds sodalities alliances consortia squads parties partnerships crews coalitions branches circles sets outfits bodies clans camps blocs cooperatives locals cliques memberships juntas lots conspiracies folds coteries cabals bands sororities confederacies gangs cartels rings syndicates sisterhoods klatsches camarillas faithfuls camorras klatches combines juntos 3 as in types a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common collects movie posters, photographs and autographs of the stars, and other memorabilia of that order Synonyms & Similar Words types kinds stripes sorts genres varieties descriptions manners species breeds natures classes likes samples categories feathers models persuasions kidneys strains groups ilks ranks groupings specimens families sets brackets divisions grades bunches suites lots 4 as in medals a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement a book with full-color illustrations of British orders and decorations Synonyms & Similar Words medals medallions decorations titles insignia trophies awards ribbons honors insignias commendations badges colors citations buttons distinctions prizes clasps crowns cockades laurels chevrons bronzes silvers golds ensigns stars rosettes 5 as in instructions a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned the commander issued an order that the number of guards for the prisoner be doubled Synonyms & Similar Words instructions edicts directives directions injunctions commands commandments requirements decrees charges words imperatives behests demands dictates mandates laws rules prescriptions regulations dos countermands precepts do's ordinances statutes counterorders counter-orders prescripts Antonyms & Near Antonyms petitions appeals recommendations proposals pleas urgings suggestions entreaties See More 6 as in classes one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the lower orders were once expected to be content living out their lives as servants to the upper classes Synonyms & Similar Words classes levels castes ranks echelons gentries folks strata estates tiers positions folk statuses hierarchies layers people grades groupings brackets families places races food chains fraternities stratifications tribes clans standings sub-castes subcastes 7 as in categories one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic regards draftees as an entirely different order of soldier and less desirable than volunteers Synonyms & Similar Words types categories kinds groups tiers classes ranks classifications sorts varieties species sections families sets genera brackets divisions generations grades descriptions genuses specialties manners rubrics leagues likes breeds subgroups branches labels races specialities subdivisions titles subclasses headings feathers natures kidneys ilks subspecieses orders 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of order 1 as in arranges to put into a particular arrangement I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises Synonyms & Similar Words arranges organizes classifies ranges marshals arrays systematizes places disposes marshalls grooms lays out lines codifies files cues draws up sequences queues displays sets aligns unscrambles alphabetizes prioritizes sets out makes up lines up alines hierarchizes emplaces straightens (up) tidies (up) maps (out) spruces (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disorders upsets deranges disarranges rumples disarrays messes (up) musses (up) See More 2 as in requests to give a request or demand for the players ordered hamburgers for lunch Synonyms & Similar Words requests requisitions calls for commissions licenses asks (for) puts in (for) hires charters licences solicits 3 as in mandates to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet Synonyms & Similar Words requests mandates decrees demands commands dictates asks requires calls petitions directs calls for ordains Antonyms & Near Antonyms cancels countermands rescinds 4 as in commands to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect Synonyms & Similar Words commands instructs bids tells requests asks charges petitions directs enjoins begs advises commissions adjures forces warns requires bosses (around) appoints entreats beseeches counsels authorizes compels supervises controls assigns superintends obliges constrains manages oversees coerces leads conducts Antonyms & Near Antonyms minds obeys follows observes keeps complies (with)
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