Associations to the word «Behoove»

Wiktionary

BEHOOVE, verb. (US) To suit; to befit
BEHOOVE, verb. (US) To be necessary
BEHOOVE, verb. (US) To be in one's best interest; to benefit

Dictionary definition

BEHOOVE, verb. Be appropriate or necessary; "It behooves us to reflect on this matter".

Wise words

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John Adams