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Antonyms for be hests


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bih-hest
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈhɛst



Definition of be hests

Origin :
  • Old English behæs "a vow," perhaps from behatan "to promise" (from be- + hatan "command, call;" see cite) and confused with obsolete hest "command," which may account for the parasitic -t as well as the Middle English shift in meaning to "command, injunction" (late 12c.).
  • As in injunction : noun decree
  • As in law : noun rules of a government, society
  • As in mandate : noun authority, order
  • As in order : noun command
  • As in precept : noun law, rule of behavior, action
  • As in behest : noun order; personal decree
  • As in word : noun command
  • As in bidding : noun command
  • As in charge : noun command
  • As in command : noun directive, instruction
  • As in decree : noun mandate, legal order
  • As in dictate : noun command; rule

Synonyms for be hests

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