Behest: meaning, definitions and examples

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behest

 

[ bษชหˆhษ›st ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

command, order

Behest refers to a person's command or directive. It denotes a strong wish or request that has authority behind it, often requiring compliance from others.

Synonyms

command, directive, order, request

Examples of usage

  • She acted at his behest.
  • The project was completed at the behest of the board.
  • He did everything at her behest.

Translations

Translations of the word "behest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ordem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Befehl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perintah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะบะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polecenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ฝไปค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ordre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orden

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…๋ น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญkaz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญkaz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ฝไปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะนั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™mr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orden

Etymology

The word 'behest' originates from the Old English 'behealdan', which means to hold or to command. The term evolved through Middle English, where it took the form of 'behest' around the late 14th century. Initially, it stressed the act of bidding or commanding someone to do something, reflecting a sense of urgency and authority in the request. Over time, it has retained this meaning and is often used in legal or formal contexts, where commands and directives hold significant weight. The implications of doing something at someone else's behest reinforce the hierarchical relationship between the individuals involved.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,533, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.