Behoove (verb)

To be necessary, appropriate, or beneficial for a particular situation.

Origin:

Behoove, from the old english word behófian, meaning to be fitting or necessary, is a word meaning to be necessary, appropriate, or beneficial for a particular situation.

Examples:

  1. It would behoove you to study for the exam.
  2. It behooves us to be prepared for any situation.
  3. It behooves us to consider the consequences before making a decision.
  4. It would behoove him to apologize for his behavior.
  5. It behooves us to be honest in our dealings with others.
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