behest

About 0.63 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun A vow; a promise.
3. verb To promise; vow.

Similar words

command mandate injunction claim warrant demand petition application request directive

Often followed by

of and to in the that or he was

Word family

behests