Definition of behoove

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< behoof

Behrman, S(amuel) N(athaniel) >

be·hoove    (b-hv) KEY  

VERB:
be·hooved , be·hoov·ing , be·hooves
VERB:
tr.

To be necessary or proper for: It behooves you at least to try.

VERB:
intr.

To be necessary or proper.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English behoven, from Old English behfian; see kap- in Indo-European roots

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