behest

noun

Syllables

be·

hest

/bɪˈhɛst/

an official or urgent request issued by someone, typically one in authority

Examples

At the king's behest, the knights embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure.
She attended the meeting at her manager's behest, despite her busy schedule.
He changed his travel plans at the behest of his family.

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hest

noun

Third Person

behests

an official or urgent request issued by someone, typically one in authority

At the king's behest, the knights embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure.
She attended the meeting at her manager's behest, despite her busy schedule.
He changed his travel plans at the behest of his family.
At the teacher's behest, the students submitted their assignments early.
She took the medication at the behest of her doctor.