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BEHOVES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word behoves. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word behoves. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BEHOVES

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advisable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

appropriate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

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

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

behoove
verbv
verb

• be appropriate or necessary

Best Hypernyms For BEHOVES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for behoves, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADVISABLE

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