Behest Apr 2026

The word is nearly a thousand years old, originating from Old English hātan (to command or promise). It formerly meant "promise," as seen in the obsolete phrase "the land of behest". Common Synonyms

A polite ask between equals (e.g., "At my request, he sent the file early"). behest

You will almost always see this word used in the construction "at the behest of" or "at someone's behest" . The word is nearly a thousand years old,