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command vs behest

behest vs command

command and behest both are nouns.

command is a verb but behest is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
command Yes No Yes No
behest Yes No No No
As nouns, behest is a hyponym of command; that is, behest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than command:
  • command: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  • behest: an authoritative command or request
Other hyponyms of command include countermand, order, charge, commission, direction, commandment, injunction, open sesame.
command (noun) behest (noun)
the power or authority to command an authoritative command or request
availability for use
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
a position of highest authority
command (verb) behest (verb)
make someone do something
be in command of
demand as one's due
exercise authoritative control or power over
look down on
Difference between command and behest

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