Definition of Behest

a request of great importance

Examples of Behest in a sentence

At the president’s behest, the prisoner will be pardoned for his crimes.  

The low calorie version of the beer was developed at the behest of weight conscious individuals.  

At the director’s behest, I am being called back for a second audition.  

The singer decided to perform two more songs at the behest of her audience.  

At the governor’s behest, the attorney general will reopen a closed homicide case.  

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