behooves

Phonetic Respelling: [ bih-hoof ]

Definition:

plural v. 1 to be necessary or suitable for; befit; 2 to be prudent or advisable for.

Sentence:

It behooves the witness not to break his oath.

More example sentences:

It behooves the witness not to break his oath.

Hear it

Synonyms:

proper; be necessary; be expected; be fitting

Antonyms:

to be rude

How many syllables in behooves?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide behooves into syllables:

be-hooves

Behooves rhymes:

One Syllable Rhymes
- grooves
- hooves
- moves
- proves
Two Syllable Rhymes
- approves
- disproves
- improves
- removes
Three Syllable Rhymes
- disapproves

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