behoove
verbTo be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.
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To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo make up for a loss or disadvantage, or to provide payment for work.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsPayment for work, or something provided to make up for a loss or disadvantage.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsCausing harm or putting something at a disadvantage.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsUseful or convenient for reaching an aim, though not always principled.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSomeone who uses circumstances for personal advantage, often setting principles aside.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo defeat or gain an advantage over someone through greater cleverness.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA higher level of quality, ability, status, or strength relative to something else.
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