Definition of Behoove
Behoove
be·hoove
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
in formal usage, to be the responsibility or duty of someone;
e.g. It would behoove someone holding her position to adopt a neutral stance on this issue.
(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.
Similar Words
Phrases
head start (on/over somebody)
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