Word Explorer
Behest
/biˈhɛst/
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.
📖 Definitions of "Behest"
noun
- 1
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.
- 2
A vow; a promise.
verb
- 1
To promise; vow.
Translate “Behest” into Another Language
Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.