Behest

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhɛst/

Behest (noun)

  1. a strong request or command given by someone in authority.

Examples

  • The team acted at the manager's behest.
  • She completed the task at his behest.

Common collocations: at someone's behest, carry out a behest, issue a behest

Synonyms of Behest

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Behest

  • when referring to non-binding advice