Commands, or instructions given to others, can be conveyed using different words and expressions. Words like orders, directives, mandates, and edicts have similar meanings to commands. Other synonyms include instructions, stipulations, requirements, and requests. The word behests may also be used, typically in formal or old-fashioned language. Imperatives are specifically used for commands that require immediate action. In some contexts, the synonyms of commands may also include guidance, advice, or suggestions, which imply a less forceful form of instruction. Overall, the synonyms of commands suggest various degrees of authority or persuasion, depending on the context and the relationship between the giver and the receiver of the instructions.