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Behove Definition & Meaning

behove
verb
  1. be appropriate or necessary; "It behooves us to reflect on this matter"

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Frequently asked questions

What does behove mean?
be appropriate or necessary; "It behooves us to reflect on this matter"
What part of speech is behove?
Behove is a verb.

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