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How to pronounce “behest”
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Pronunciation guide for behest
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- Practice the English pronunciation of behest with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me
the behest of the US government and the
- Definition summary
- A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. [from 12th c.]
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How to pronounce behest
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me
the behest of the US government and the
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “behest”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. [from 12th c.]
- (obsolete) A vow; a promise.
- [Verb]
- (obsolete) To promise; vow.
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