Word of the day
behoove
1. it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on
“it behooves any coach to study his predecessors”
2. it is appropriate or suitable; it befits
“it ill behooves the opposition constantly to decry the sale of arms to friendly countries”
verb
/bəˈhuv/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"It would behoove the employees to _____ the new safety protocols for a secure workplace."
Select three words related to behoove
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- delay
- suit
- neglect
- ignore
- require
- befit
Choose the phrase that uses behoove correctly
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Find a word related to behoove
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