behest

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Synonyms: beest

Antonyms: beest

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Noun

1. A [[command]], [[bidding]]; sometimes also, an authoritative [[request]]; {{n-g|now usually in the phrase}} '''at the behest of''' and '''at one's behest'''. {{defdate|from 12th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[vow]]; a [[promise]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[promise]]; [[vow]].

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