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Behest

/biˈhɛst/

A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.

📖 Definitions of "Behest"

noun
  1. 1

    A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.

  2. 2

    A vow; a promise.

verb
  1. 1

    To promise; vow.

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