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behoove

verb

/bɪˈhuːv/

Meaning

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

It would behoove you to study before the exam.

benefit, suit, befit, help, oblige

ignore, neglect, disregard

behoove someone, it would behoove, behoove to act

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

to increase or make something four times as much or as many

to make a sign or symbol on something; to indicate or show

to stretch out or extend to something or someone

to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.