verb
- past tense of behoove; was necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- It behooved him to apologize for his mistake.
- It behooved the company to address the safety concerns immediately.
- Given her position, it behooved her to remain neutral in the dispute.
- It behooved the students to study hard for the final exam.
- As team captain, it behooved him to set a good example.
- It behooved the government to respond quickly to the crisis.