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behoove - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'behoove' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Behoove [ n.]
- Advantage; behoof.
2 . Behoove [ v. i.]
- To be necessary, fit, or suitable; to befit; to belong as due.
3 . Behoove [ v. t.]
- To be necessary for; to be fit for; to be meet for, with respect to necessity, duty, or convenience; -- mostly used impersonally.

Meaning of 'behoove' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . behoove [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be appropriate or necessary
Example in sentence:
  • It behooves us to reflect on this matter