Definition of Behoove

1. Verb. Be appropriate or necessary. "It behooves us to reflect on this matter"

Exact synonyms: Behove
Generic synonyms: Conform To, Fit, Meet

Definition of Behoove

1. v. t. To be necessary for; to be fit for; to be meet for, with respect to necessity, duty, or convenience; -- mostly used impersonally.

2. v. i. To be necessary, fit, or suitable; to befit; to belong as due.

3. n. Advantage; behoof.

Definition of Behoove

1. Verb. (American English) To suit; to befit ¹

2. Verb. (American English) To be necessary ¹

3. Verb. (American English) To be in one's best interest; to benefit ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Behoove

1. to be proper for [v -HOOVED, -HOOVING, -HOOVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Behoove

beholde
beholden
beholden(p)
beholdenness
beholder
beholders
beholdest
beholdeth
beholding
beholdingness
beholds
behoney
behoof
behoofs
behoovable
behoove (current term)
behooved
behooveful
behooves
behoovest
behooveth
behooving
behope
behorn
behote
behotes
behoting
behove
behoved
behoveful

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