1. to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something
Usage: formal; third person singular present tense of ‘behoove’

Examples

• It behooves you to study hard for the final exam.
• It behooves us to be respectful during the ceremony.
• It behooves the company to address customer complaints promptly.
• It behooves every citizen to vote in elections.
• It behooves students to arrive on time for class.
• It behooves the team to practice before the big game.