Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does behoove mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word behoove? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (US, transitive) To suit; to befit.
  2. (US, transitive) To be necessary for (someone).
  3. (US, transitive) To be in the best interest of; to benefit
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Mr. Speaker, when the hon. member speaks, it would behoove her to stick to the truth.
It does not behoove us, who neither believe in their right to prohibit free assembly, nor to permit it, to appeal to them.
And after reviewing his scholarship options he had decided it would behoove him to unearth some Native American roots.
It really does not behoove any member in the House to suggest that the member for Mississauga South was smirking because he was not.
Under these circumstances, I think, it does not behoove us to be too severe.
So it would ill behoove Matt Dallek to act as if there were a credible threat to him.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
7-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024