behoove
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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)
- (US) To suit; to befit.
- (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."
- 2007, Gary D. Schmidt, The Wednesday Wars, page 208
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To suit; to befit
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