behoove

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

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• behove (UK)

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• IPA: /biˈhuːv/

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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.
   • 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."

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