imperate
1 of 2transitive verb
im·per·ate
ˈimpəˌrāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: command, govern
imperation noun
ˌimpəˈrāshən
plural -s
imperate
2 of 2adjective
obsolete, of an act
: commanded —contrasted with elicit
Word History
Etymology
Transitive verb
Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command
Adjective
Latin imperatus