behoove
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.be·hoove
verb \bi-ˈhüv, bē-\ be·hooved be·hoov·ing
Definition of BEHOOVE
transitive verb
: to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for <it behooves us to go>
intransitive verb
: to be necessary, fit, or proper
See Origin of BEHOOVE
Middle English behoven, from Old English behōfian, from behōf
First Known Use: before 12th century
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