140+ Words that rhyme with behest

Behest is a 2-syllable word with 140 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are best, jest, nest. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of behest

noun
  1. an authoritative command or request

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What do these rhymes mean?

best
in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis" it would be sensible
jest
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags
nest
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest
pest
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by
rest
something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "behest" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like best, jest, nest create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "behest" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with behest?
Words that rhyme with behest include: best, jest, nest, pest, rest, test, west, blest, chest, guest, and 130 more.
How many syllables does behest have?
Behest has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with behest?
There are 140 words that rhyme with behest: 140 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for behest in a song?
The strongest rhymes for behest in songwriting are best, jest, nest. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with behest?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with behest include best, jest, nest, pest, rest. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: best, jest; 1-syllable: arrest, attest; 2-syllable: obsessed, recessed. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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