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How to say: behoves

Spelling: Behoves Syllables  behoves
US accent
/bᵻhˈoʊvz/
UK accent
/bɪhˈəʊvz/
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Definition

Definition — be appropriate or necessary

e.g. “It behooves us to reflect on this matter”

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