behooves — it is necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: it is necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈhuvz/
Example Sentences
- It behooves the cat to learn how to use a smartphone before applying for a tech job.
- It behooves students to attend classes regularly to succeed academically.
- It behooves the vampire to invest in good sunscreen before going to the beach.
behooves
VERB[/bɪˈhuvz/]
it is necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'behōfian' meaning 'to have need of' or 'to be necessary'. The word originally expressed what was fitting, proper, or advantageous for someone.
Breakdown
be- (completely, thoroughly) + hōf (need, necessity) + -es (third person singular ending)
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📝Examples
“It behooves the cat to learn how to use a smartphone before applying for a tech job.”
“It behooves students to attend classes regularly to succeed academically.”
“It behooves the vampire to invest in good sunscreen before going to the beach.”
“It behooves companies to prioritize employee welfare for long-term success.”
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