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by Dracool on April 13th, 2009
I reckon so.
by Skariff on April 13th, 2009
I have never engaged in contumely over word usage.
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..
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on April 13th, 2009
I say, guv'nah! Query's a bit of a sticky-wicket, what?
by Jadey - Vive la difference on April 13th, 2009
Perhaps not, but it certainly brightens my day when I hear or see somebody use antiquated words in their vocabulary!
by anddeb on April 13th, 2009
At times it sure does.
by Rescuer Treesaw on April 13th, 2009
I sure would hate to see us "loose" words. Every now and again I like to use a "old" word when talking to people much younger than I.
by Sid on April 13th, 2009
Verily.
by overeducated on April 13th, 2009
it'll bring us to WRACK & ruin in no time.
or maybe just wrack.
by Miss Anubis loves this season on April 13th, 2009
Certainly m'lady :)
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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on January 18th, 2009
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Do you think it behooves us to retain antiquated words in our vocabulary? (I love that word - behooves)
by dea_ex_machina on April 13th, 2009
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What is the derivation of the word bejeezus? Is it a form of Jesus? Or just a slang word for something? I know how the word is used. Just curious about the derivation:)
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on November 22nd, 2008
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When I say the word "batching", can you put it into a sentence?
by sm00z on November 19th, 2008
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What re the origins of the words, "bootlegger", "redneck", and "leatherneck"?
by cehowski on November 3rd, 2010
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go on then - try to use behooves three times today!
by dea_ex_machina on April 13th, 2009
It would behoove me to make an attempt to use 'behoove' several times today. There's twice .. one more to go:) I actually do use words like 'reckon' and 'behoove' often. Oops .. there's my third!
by Dracool on April 13th, 2009
but reckon is not an antiquated word! I use it regularly - more than once a fortnight
by dea_ex_machina on April 13th, 2009
I must cipher that out.
by Dracool on April 13th, 2009