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Behoove: meaning, definitions and examples

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behoove

 

[ bษชหˆhuหv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moral obligation

To behoove is to be necessary or proper for someone, often implying an obligation or duty. This term suggests that certain actions are expected or recommended, particularly when it would be advantageous for the individual involved. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate that moral or ethical responsibility is present. Although less common in modern vernacular, it retains its importance in conveying a sense of duty or necessity.

Synonyms

necessitate, oblige, require

Examples of usage

  • It would behoove you to study for the exam.
  • Given the circumstances, it behooves us to act decisively.
  • As a leader, it should behoove you to listen to your team.

Translations

Translations of the word "behoove" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเฅ€ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช es ist notwendig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perlu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั€ั–ะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใ•ใ‚ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท il convient

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conviene

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerekmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„์š”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฌุจ ุฃู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ je tล™eba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ je potrebnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅฟ…่ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potrebno je

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพaรฐ er nauรฐsynlegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะถะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lazฤฑmdฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ es necesario

Etymology

The word 'behoove' originates from the Old English term 'behลfian', which means 'to be of use, to serve'. This term is a combination of 'be-', a prefix meaning 'about' or 'by', and 'hลf', which is related to 'hฤ“af' meaning 'to help'. The evolution of the word traces through Middle English, where it became 'behooven', eventually settling into its modern form, 'behoove'. Over centuries, its meaning has remained closely associated with the idea of duty and necessity, often used in moral or ethical discussions. While the usage of 'behoove' has declined in contemporary English, it still embodies a sense of responsibility and moral imperative, making it particularly relevant in formal writing or speeches.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,908, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.