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

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is love.
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