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Term: Behooved

Description:

Behooved is the past tense of the verb 'behoove', which means to be necessary, appropriate, or advantageous for someone.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: To be necessary or proper:

When something behooves someone, it is essential, suitable, or advisable for that person.

Example Sentences:

• It behooves us to make a backup of our important files regularly. (verb, present tense)
• It behooved him to apologize for his mistake in front of everyone. (verb, past tense)
• It will behoove you to wear warm clothes in this cold weather. (verb, future tense)

2. Sense: To be one's duty or responsibility:

When something behooves someone, it is their moral or social obligation to do it.

Example Sentences:

• As a teacher, it behooves me to guide my students towards success. (verb, present tense)
• It behooved her to help her elderly neighbor carry the groceries. (verb, past tense)
• I believe it will behoove us all to contribute to the charity event. (verb, future tense)

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