behest Sentence Examples
- At the king's behest, the valiant knight embarked on a perilous quest.
- The queen's behest was absolute, and all her subjects had to obey.
- The general issued a behest to his troops, ordering them to attack at dawn.
- The father's behest to his children was to live virtuous and honorable lives.
- The teacher's behest was for her students to study diligently and strive for excellence.
- The boss gave a behest to his employees to complete the project within a tight deadline.
- The doctor's behest to his patients was to follow their prescribed treatments carefully.
- The captain's behest to his crew was to sail into the uncharted waters with courage and resolve.
- The priest's behest to his congregation was to spread the gospel and live in accordance with God's teachings.
- The advisor's behest to the politician was to make wise decisions for the benefit of the people.
behest Meaning
behest (n)
an authoritative command or request
behest (n.)
That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction.
A vow; a promise.
behest (v. t.)
To vow.
Synonyms & Antonyms of behest
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FAQs About the word behest
an authoritative command or requestThat which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction., A vow; a promise., To vow.
instruction, directive,edict, direction, order, injunction, do, command,decree, imperative
appeal, plea,petition, petition, plea, appeal, entreaty, suggestion,proposal, entreaty
At the king's behest, the valiant knight embarked on a perilous quest.
The queen's behest was absolute, and all her subjects had to obey.
The general issued a behest to his troops, ordering them to attack at dawn.
The father's behest to his children was to live virtuous and honorable lives.
