я велел ему

I ordered him to

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I ordered him to Used when giving a firm instruction or command. In softer contexts, English may also use “I told him to.”
RU: Я велел ему прийти пораньше.
EN: I ordered him to come early.

Я велел ему остаться.

I told him to stay.

Я велел ему туда не лезть.

I told him not to get involved.

— Марти Великолепный (2025)

Я велел ему прийти.

I told him to come.