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Behest in Hindi

Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation

Behestnoun
आज्ञा
🗣️ Adesh [/ɑːɡ.jɑː/, [äːɡ.jäː], /bɪˈhɛst/, /biˈhɛst/, /bɪˈhest/, /biˈhest/]
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📖 Meaning of “behest”

The meaning of “behest” in Hindi is आज्ञा, pronounced Adesh — it is a noun. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.

📘 Definition of behest

an authoritative command or request

🟢 Similar words for behest
bidding charge command commandment demand dictate dictation direct order hest imperative injunction mandate
✍️ Behest in a sentence
The Foreign Minister addressed the meeting at the behest of PM.
अपके पिता की आज्ञा का पालन करो।
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

Borrowed from Sanskrit आज्ञा (ājñā, “order, command, authority”).

Quick facts about “behest”

Everything we know about this word at a glance.

Word (English)
Behest
Meaning in Hindi
आज्ञा
Pronunciation
Adesh
Part of speech
Noun
Similar words
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Word Origin (Etymology)
Borrowed from Sanskrit आज्ञा (ājñā, “order, command, authority”).

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hindi meaning of "behest" is आज्ञा (Adesh).
In Devanagari script it is written as आज्ञा.
It is pronounced "Adesh". Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear it aloud.