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by nzguy.. on April 13th, 2009
be·hooved, be·hoov·ing, be·hooves
v.tr.
To be necessary or proper for: It behooves you at least to try.
v.intr.
To be necessary or proper.
–verb (used with object)
1. to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations; be incumbent on: It behooves the court to weigh evidence impartially.
2. to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage: It would behoove you to be nicer to those who could help you.
–verb (used without object)
3. Archaic. to be needful, proper, or due: Perseverance is a quality that behooves in a scholar.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME behoven, OE behōfian to need (behōf behoof + -ian inf. suffix)
Synonyms:
2. benefit, advantage, serve, better, advance; suit, befit, beseem.
Behoove your self!
Or you will go blind..
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*LOL*!! good point
by dea_ex_machina on April 13th, 2009