BEHOVE

behoove, behove

(verb) be appropriate or necessary; “It behooves us to reflect on this matter”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

behove (third-person singular simple present behoves, present participle behoving, simple past and past participle behoved)

(transitive, formal) To befit, to suit.

(transitive, formal) To be necessary for (someone).

(transitive, formal) To be in the best interest of; to benefit.

(intransitive, formal) To be needful, meet or becoming.

Source: Wiktionary


Be*hove", v.

Definition: , and derivatives. See Behoove, & c.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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