behoves
- present tense form of behove (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"So it behoves us to do the least we can to try and help them."
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2019
It ill behoves either him or Bruckner to try to frame this as evidence of a vindictive philistine world.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 1, 2019
“It behoves upon America to work closely with the Republic of the Philippines, especially on this serious matter.”
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2017
“Fellow citizens, this is a national fight, and it behoves all of us to stand together to promote the truth about this deadly disease,” Mr. Koroma said.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 31, 2014
Yet, when human life and liberty are at stake, it behoves us to take stern measures.
From The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
