Definition of Behoove
Behoove
be·hoove


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To be necessary or proper for someone to do something.

e.g. It would behoove you to arrive on time for the meeting.

(verb)
to be necessary for someone in a particular position to adopt a particular action/behavior, or to be advantageous to act/behave in a certain way;

e.g. It would behoove you to act more responsibly when the company is being inspected.

(verb)
to be appropriate, proper, fitting, or suitable to act/behave in a certain way;

e.g. It would behoove him to show respect and sympathy on the death of his rival.



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  • head start (on/over somebody)



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