behoof
noun
use; advantage; benefit.
behooves
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pluralof behoof.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"As the number one and number two superpowers in AI by a lot, it behooves all of us to put up guardrails, to have close communication," Bessent told reporters this month.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“It behooves investors to at least offer a little skepticism when there is such a broad consensus that everything will go well,” said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
Opportunities such as this come along rarely, and it behooves retirees and near-retirees to seriously consider it for a portion of their retirement assets.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 4, 2025
Unfortunately, it behooves people, like any big situation, or corporation, or operation, sometimes shaving a little off the edges, or pushing you or manipulating you a little bit.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2023
‘And it behooves us to strive with care and not endanger this amicable relationship already established. Then by gradual means a better condition will come about.’
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
