What does behove mean?
Definitions for behove
be·hove
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Princeton's WordNet
behoove, behoveverb
be appropriate or necessary
"It behooves us to reflect on this matter"
Wiktionary
behoveverb
To suit; to befit.
Etymology: From behof (see more at behoof). Cognate with Swedish behöv.
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behove
Behove is a verb that means to be necessary or appropriate for someone. It's typically used in the context of duties or responsibilities, referring to what is morally or socially right or expected to do. It is also related to the concept of something being fitting or suitable for a particular person or situation. Behove is often used in the phrase "it behoves someone to do something". This phrase implies that it is incumbent, obligatory, or advantageous for that person to do it.
Webster Dictionary
Behove
and derivatives. See Behoove, &c
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Behove
Behoove, be-hōōv, v.t. to be fit, right, or necessary for—now only used impersonally with it.—adj. Behove′ful, useful: profitable.—adv. Behove′fully (obs.). [M. E. behóf, dat. behove; A.S. behófian, to be fit, to stand in need of.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of behove in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of behove in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Translations for behove
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- تصرفArabic
- подобава, дълг е наBulgarian
- behovePortuguese
- приличествовать, следовать, надлежать, подобатьRussian
- behoveTelugu
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