Behest
/bɪˈhɛst/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person's command or order.
He acted at the behest of the committee to implement the new policy.
An urgent or necessary request.
At her behest, we organized the charity event to help those in need.
A formal or authoritative directive.
The project was initiated at the behest of the governor.
Etymology
Middle English, from behesten, meaning 'command'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at someone's behest
at the order or request of someone.
Related Words
bequest
A legacy or property left to someone in a will.
appointment
The act of assigning a job or role to someone.
Slang Meanings
At your command.
The team worked at your behest.