BEHOVE


Meaning of BEHOVE in English

[ bɪ'həʊv ]

( US behoove -'hu:v )

■ verb ( it ~s someone to do something ) formal it is a duty, responsibility, or appropriate response for someone to do something.

Origin

OE behōfian , from behōf (see behoof ).

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