commanded
v.v. to give a strong, official order to someone. It can also mean that a person or thing deserves respect or attention because they are powerful.
v. to exercise authoritative control or power over others; to order with authority. Often implies a position of superiority or the ability to evoke a specific response, such as respect or a high price.
The officer commanded the soldiers to halt.
The general commanded his troops to secure the perimeter before the sun went down.
The historic cathedral commanded such a presence in the town square that every modern building nearby seemed insignificant by comparison.
The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object followed by an infinitive clause ('commanded him to go').
He commanded to the soldiersHe commanded the soldiersCommanded is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'to' before the person being ordered.