Behest
Behest noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: I only made the change at the author's behest
Command
Command noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: the captain's commands were followed without question
Behest is a synonym for command in order topic. You can use "Behest" instead a noun "Command", if it concerns topics such as over, precept, directive. literary substitute
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| direct | direct behest | direct command |
Both words in one sentence
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Frozen Face: Characters will periodically get stuck with stupid faces at the behest of the command givers.
Source: Webcomic / Pokequest -
The Man Behind the Man: The later arcs, starting with "Murder at the Mansion," begin revealing a whole string of people behind other people: Angel Salvadore shot Emma Frost... under a psychic command from Esme Cuckoo... who gave said command at the behest of Xorn... who was possessed by Sublime.
Source: Comic Book / New X-Men
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