Associations to the word «Behest»

Wiktionary

BEHEST, noun. A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request. [from 12th c.]
BEHEST, noun. A vow; a promise.
BEHEST, verb. (obsolete) To promise; vow.

Dictionary definition

BEHEST, noun. An authoritative command or request.

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson