BEHOVE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word behove. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BEHOVE
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befit | verbv | |||||||
verb • accord or comport with | ||||||||
benefit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • financial assistance in time of need • something that aids or promotes well-being • a performance to raise money for a charitable cause verb • derive a benefit from • be beneficial for | ||||||||
serve | nounn | |||||||
noun • (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play verb • serve a purpose, role, or function • do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function • contribute or conduce to • be used by; as of a utility • help to some food; help with food or drink • provide (usually but not necessarily food) • devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas • promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to • spend time in prison or in a labor camp • work for, or be a servant to • deliver a warrant or summons to someone • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • do military service • mate with • put the ball into play | ||||||||
suit | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy • (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit • a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) • a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank • playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • be agreeable or acceptable • accord or comport with • enhance the appearance of | ||||||||
behoove | verbv | |||||||
verb • be appropriate or necessary |