English Explanatory Dictionary

behoove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To befit, be appropriate or necessary to somebody. Alternative form of behove.
  2. To be fitting.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈhuːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-behoove.wav

Word forms

behoove behooves behooving behooved behooven

Etymology

See behove.

Derived words

behoovable
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