Behove
/bɪˈhəʊv/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Responsibility Context
Use 'behove' when indicating that someone has a moral or ethical responsibility.
It behoves teachers to be patient with their students.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Tone
'Behove' is quite formal and often used in official or serious contexts.
It would behove the committee to review the proposal thoroughly.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Imperative
Conveys a sense of moral duty, not just any routine responsibility.
It behoves us all to contribute to the community's welfare.
Compare with
CompelConferDemandEnjoinImposeNecessitateObligeRequire
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