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behooves

verb

Meaning

  1. To befit, to suit.
  2. To be necessary for (someone).
  3. To be in the best interest of; to benefit.
  4. To be needful, meet or becoming.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

behove(English)belongs(English)falls(English)owns(English)rests(English)behoves(English)befits(English)behoved(English)you(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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