Behove
/bɪˈhoʊv/noun
To be necessary or proper for; to be fitting.
Did you know?Originally, 'behove' was associated with duty and moral obligation, hinting at the blend of fate and free will in our choices.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
behofian
“To be of use or benefit, to be necessary.”
Middle English
ME
behoven
“To be fitting or necessary, often in moral or social contexts.”
14th Century
Middle English
behove
“To be necessary or required, emphasizing duty.”
Modern English
English
behove
“To be appropriate or right, retaining the sense of obligation.”