behest in Dutch
behest in Dutch is bevel, opdracht — behest means a command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of.".
behest in Dutch
bevel
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. [from 12th c.]
opdracht
A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest. [from 12th c.]
What does "behest" mean?
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noun A command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of."
"And young Mr. Fleetwood Vibe was here at the behest of his father, Wall Street eminence Scarsdale Vibe, who was effectively bankrolling the Expedition."
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behest in a sentence
- And young Mr. Fleetwood Vibe was here at the behest of his father, Wall Street eminence Scarsdale Vibe, who was effectively bankrolling the Expedition.
- The Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is to meet with the BBC director general, Mark Thompson, at the behest of the Premier League in a bid to resolve their long-running feud.
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What is "behest" in Dutch?
"behest" in Dutch is bevel, opdracht. behest means: A command or authoritative request, especially in the phrase "at the behest of."
Are there other ways to say "behest" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "behest": bevel, opdracht.
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