Behests — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /bi-ˈhest/ be·hest

Meaning & Definition of Behests

Behests (noun)

  1. an authoritative order, command
  2. an urgent prompting

Behests (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

    "I only made the change at the author's behest"

    similar: charges, commandments, commands, decrees, dictates, directions, directives, dos, edicts, imperatives, injunctions, instructions, orders, words
    related: demands, requirements, mandates, countermands, counterorders, laws, precepts, prescriptions, prescripts, rules, ordinances, regulations, statutes
    near: appeals, entreaties, petitions, pleas, urgings, proposals, recommendations, suggestions

Related Entry: Behest (noun)

Behest is a different word from Behests. The synonyms below are for behest, not for behests.

  1. a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

    "I only made the change at the author's behest"

    similar: charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word
    related: demand, requirement, mandate, countermand, counterorder, law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule, ordinance, regulation, statute
    near: appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging, proposal, recommendation, suggestion

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Behests

The most common words with a similar meaning to Behests:

charges, commandments, commands, decrees, dictates, directions, directives, dos, edicts, imperatives, injunctions, instructions, orders, words

Related Words for Behests

demands, requirements, mandates, countermands, counterorders, laws, precepts, prescriptions, prescripts, rules, ordinances, regulations, statutes

Near Antonyms of Behests

appeals, entreaties, petitions, pleas, urgings, proposals, recommendations, suggestions

Origin & Etymology of Behests

Middle English, promise, command, from Old English behǣs promise, from behātan to promise, from be- + hātan to command, promise hight

First known use: 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Behests

What does "Behests" mean?

"Behests" means an authoritative order, command. As a noun, it is defined as: an authoritative order, command.

What is another word for "Behests"?

Other words for "Behests" include charges, commandments, commands, decrees, dictates, directions, directives and dos. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Behests" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Behests"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Behests". Common alternatives include charges, commandments, commands, decrees, dictates, directions, directives, dos, edicts and imperatives.

How do you use "Behests" in a sentence?

Examples of "Behests" in a sentence: "I only made the change at the author's behest".

Is "Behests" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Behests" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Behests"?

"Behests" is pronounced /bi-ˈhest/ and divided into syllables as be·hest.

What is the origin of the word "Behests"?

"Behests" comes from Middle English, promise, command, from Old English behǣs promise, from behātan to promise, from be- + hātan to command, promise hight. First known use: 12th century.

What is another word for "Behests" meaning "a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned"?

When "Behests" (noun) means a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned, synonyms include charges, commandments, commands, decrees, dictates and directions.