behests
Meaning
a command or urgent request (নির্দেশ, আদেশ (nirdēś, ādēś))
Pronunciation
বিহেস্টস (bihēśṭs)
Synonyms
commands, orders, requests, decrees, edicts, mandates, instructions, dictates
Synonyms
The general issued commands to his troops.
She followed the orders given by her manager.
They made requests for additional resources.
The king's decrees were obeyed without question.
The government issued new edicts to enforce the laws.
The law mandates that everyone wear a seatbelt.
He followed the instructions carefully to assemble the furniture.
The company's dictates shaped the workplace culture.
Antonyms
His requests were often ignored.
They made offers instead of demands.
Her suggestions were met with enthusiasm.
He made several proposals for improving efficiency.
Rather than commands, she sent out invitations.
We need to ask for permissions for any changes.
The agreements shaped their collaboration.
There were relaxations in the rules for certain cases.
Phrases
The project was started at his behest.
She acted by his behest without hesitation.
The changes were made at the behest of the board.
I was forced to act at his behest.
Upon his behest, the meeting was arranged.