behoove

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Related terms 1.4.2 Translations

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• behove (UK)

[edit] Etymology

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /biˈhuːv/

[edit] Verb

to behoove (third-person singular simple present behooves, present participle behooving, simple past and past participle behooved)

1. (US) To suit; to befit.
2. (US) To be necessary.
3. (US) To be in your best interest.
   • 2007, Gary D. Schmidt, The Wednesday Wars, page 208

     "It behooves us to be prepared. We will begin a series of atomic bomb drills ..." / "Becomes necessary, Mr. Hupfer," said Mrs. Baker, "as in 'It behooves us to raise our hands before we ask a question."

   • {[rfdate}} It behooves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others. - Thomas Jefferson

[edit] Related terms

• behoof

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