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behest

The correct spelling is behest.

How to pronounce behest

/biˈhɛst/
noun

IPA: /biˈhɛst/

Say it like: Beh-est

The correct spelling is behest. A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.
  2. 2.A vow; a promise.

verb

  1. 1.To promise; vow.

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