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BEHOVED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word behoved. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word behoved. (close relations)
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compulsory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• required by rule

essential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• basic and fundamental

• being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc

• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• of the greatest importance

imperative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• requiring attention or action

• relating to verbs in the imperative mood

noun

• a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

• some duty that is essential and urgent

• a verb in the imperative mood.

incumbent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the official who holds an office

adjective satellite

• lying or leaning on something else

• necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding

• currently holding an office

mandatory
adjectiveadj
noun

• the recipient of a mandate

• a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

adjective satellite

• required by rule

necessary
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• absolutely essential

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

obligatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally or legally constraining or binding

adjective satellite

• required by obligation or compulsion or convention

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

vital
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• urgently needed; absolutely necessary

• performing an essential function in the living body

• full of spirit; full of life

• manifesting or characteristic of life

behoove
verbv
verb

• be appropriate or necessary

Best Hypernyms For BEHOVED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for behoved, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
be essential imperative mandatory necessary obligatory required

Alternatives for COMPULSORY

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