be·hoove (b -h v )v. be·hooved, be·hoov·ing, be·hooves v.tr. To be necessary or proper for: It behooves you at least to try. v.intr. To be necessary or proper. [Middle English behoven, from Old English beh  fian; see kap- in Indo-European roots.] |
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| Verb | 1. | behoove - be appropriate or necessary; "It behooves us to reflect on this matter" conform to, fit, meet - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" |
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