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behest in Malay

arahan

/bɪˈhɛst/US/bɪˈhɛst/

behest in Malay: arahan. In English, behest means a command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest.

Malay words for behest

command, bidding
arahan

English meaning of behest

  1. noun A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest.
  2. noun A vow; a promise.
  3. verb To promise; vow.

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Questions about behest in Malay

What is the meaning of behest in Malay?
Behest in Malay is arahan.
Apakah maksud behest dalam bahasa Melayu?
Behest: arahan.
What does behest mean in English?
Behest means a command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest.

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