Behove/bɪˈhəʊv/ Definition 1 of 2Pro 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.