Definitions for: Behoove

[v] be appropriate or necessary; "IT behooves us to reflect on this matter"

Webster (1913) Definition: Be*hoove", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Behooved; p. pr. &
vb. n. Behooving.] [OE. bihoven, behoven, AS. beh?fian to
have need of, fr. beh?f. See Behoof.]
To be necessary for; to be fit for; to be meet for, with
respect to necessity, duty, or convenience; -- mostly used
impersonally.

And thus it behooved Christ to suffer. --Luke xxiv.
46.
[Also written behove.]

Be*hoove", v. i.
To be necessary, fit, or suitable; to befit; to belong as
due. --Chaucer.

Be*hoove", n.
Advantage; behoof. [Obs.]

It shall not be to his behoove. --Gower.

Synonyms: behove

See Also: conform to, fit, meet

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