Behest
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Behest [bih-hest]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A person's command.

  • An authoritative order.

Example

"She said that she will only improvise at the teacher's behest."

"The meeting was called at the President's behest."

Synonyms

Bidding, Charge, Command, Demand, Imperative, Order, Word, Directive

Antonyms

Answer, Question, Reply