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