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1 imperative
[im'perətiv] 1. noun, adjective1) (used of verbs that are expressing a command: In the sentence `Come here!', `come' is an imperative (verb).) imperativ2) (absolutely necessary: It is imperative that we take immediate action to reduce pollution.)2. nounIn `Sit down!' the verb is in the imperative.)
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command — verb 1》 give an authoritative or peremptory order. ↘Military be in charge of (a unit). ↘archaic control or restrain (oneself or one s feelings). 2》 dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height. 3》 be in a strong enough position… … English new terms dictionary
Strategic Air Command — For the film, see Strategic Air Command (film). Strategic Air Command Strategic Air Command emblem Active 1946 1992 … Wikipedia
SHALL — v.aux. (3rd sing. present shall; archaic 2nd sing. present shalt as below; past should) (foll. by infin. without to, or absol.; present and past only in use) 1 (in the 1st person) expressing the future tense (I shall return soon) or (with shall… … Useful english dictionary
jus|sive — «JUHS ihv», noun, adjective. Grammer. –adj. expressing a command: »the jussive mood. –n. a form expressing command. ╂[< Latin jussus, past participle of jubēre to command + English ive] … Useful english dictionary
mood — W3S3 [mu:d] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(way you feel)¦ 2 be in a mood 3 be/feel in the mood for something 4 be in no mood for something/to do something 5¦(way a place or event feels)¦ 6¦(grammar)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Sense: 1 5; Origin: Old English mod mind, courage ] … Dictionary of contemporary English
im|per´a|tive|ness — im|per|a|tive «ihm PEHR uh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not to be avoided; that must be done; urgent; necessary: »It is imperative that this very sick child stay in bed. 2. expressing a command, request, or warning; commanding: »an imperative … Useful english dictionary
im|per´a|tive|ly — im|per|a|tive «ihm PEHR uh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not to be avoided; that must be done; urgent; necessary: »It is imperative that this very sick child stay in bed. 2. expressing a command, request, or warning; commanding: »an imperative … Useful english dictionary
im|per|a|tive — «ihm PEHR uh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not to be avoided; that must be done; urgent; necessary: »It is imperative that this very sick child stay in bed. 2. expressing a command, request, or warning; commanding: »an imperative statement. 3 … Useful english dictionary
mood — noun 1 WAY YOU FEEL (C) the way you feel at a particular time: His moods change very quickly one moment he s cheerful and the next he s sunk in despair. | It takes a couple of days to get into the holiday mood. | be in a good mood/bad mood etc… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
imperative — /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv / (say im peruhtiv) adjective 1. not to be avoided or evaded: an imperative duty. 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 3. Grammar designating or relating to the verb mood specialised for use in command, requests,… …
imperative — imperatively, adv. imperativeness, n. /im per euh tiv/, adj. 1. absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave. 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 3. Gram. noting or pertaining to the mood of… … Universalium