behoove

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Verb behoove has 1 sense

behoove, behove - be appropriate or necessary; "IT behooves us to reflect on this matter"
--₁ is one way to meet, fit, conform to
Sample sentence:
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Term: Behoove

Description:

Behoove, verb:

1. It is appropriate, necessary, or advantageous for someone to do something.

2. It is one's duty or responsibility to do something.

Sample Sentence:

1. It would behoove you to study diligently for your exams.

2. It behooves every citizen to participate in the democratic process.

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