behest

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The public, optimistically, might become something like a worldwide team of news interns, performing low-level newsgathering at professional journalists’ behests, all for the thrill of being part of “the news.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2018

Himself then gave them escort; meanwhile each battle-steed Was led thence to their quarters, for those Burgurdian guests Had many a zealous varlet to tend their high behests.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

He sincerely believed that his scheme of unification would greatly benefit his peoples; nor did he doubt that they would readily obey his behests to that effect.

From The Strange Story of Rab R?by by J?kai, M?r

Nature awaits you, but only as a fair captive, ready to respond to your behests, to answer to the spring of your imaginings.

From Garden-Craft Old and New by Sedding, John D.

Margu�rite looked rather puzzled, because her recollection ran differently; she dropped the subject, thinking, doubtless, that her parents' behests had some good reason behind them, and ought to be respected.

From The House 'Round the Corner by Tracy, Louis