behooveful

adjective

be·​hoove·​ful
bi-ˈhüv-fəl,
bē-
variants or behoveful
bi-ˈhōv-fəl,
bē-

Word History

Etymology

Middle English behofful, behoveful, from behof + -ful

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“Behooveful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behooveful. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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