Behove

/bɪˈhoʊv/ verb

To be necessary or proper for someone; variant spelling of behoove.

Variant of 'behoove' from Old English 'behófian,' related to Old Norse 'behófa.' Both forms have identical meaning but 'behoove' is more common in modern English.

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