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behoove

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.

It would behoove the organizers to check the weather before setting the stage.
Dictionary practice example.
The clerk said it would behoove the council to publish a clear reply, since an unexplained silence would leave many groups unable to plan.
From A Request Reaches the Council.
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