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Synonyms & Antonyms of behest
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
- I only made the change at the author's behest
Synonyms for behest
- charge,
- command,
- commandment,
- decree,
- dictate,
- direction,
- directive,
- do,
- edict,
- imperative,
- injunction,
- instruction,
- order,
- word
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The first known use of behest was in the 12th century
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