behove
verb (used with or without object)
a variant of behoove.
behoves
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present tense formof behove (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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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
When someone’s freedom—and, in an American context, possibly his life, as well—is at stake, it surely behoves forensic-science laboratories to take precautions that are equally strong.
From Economist ● Jan. 19, 2012
There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
From A Cabinet Secret by Guy Newell Boothby
