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Definition of Behooves

Behoove
Behoove Be*hoove", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Behooved; p. pr. & vb. n. Behooving.] [OE. bihoven, behoven, AS. beh?fian to have need of, fr. beh?f. See Behoof.] To be necessary for; to be fit for; to be meet for, with respect to necessity, duty, or convenience; -- mostly used impersonally. And thus it behooved Christ to suffer. --Luke xxiv. 46. [Also written behove.]
Behoove
Behoove Be*hoove", v. i. To be necessary, fit, or suitable; to befit; to belong as due. --Chaucer.
Behoove
Behoove Be*hoove", n. Advantage; behoof. [Obs.] It shall not be to his behoove. --Gower.

Meaning of Behooves from wikipedia

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- be prepared. I am prepared. You all have a heavy responsibility, and it behooves you to prepare more than it does me.: 571  The paymaster's clerk at the...