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Behove

usgb/bɪˈhəʊv/Volume
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Responsibility ContextPlay
Use 'behove' when indicating that someone has a moral or ethical responsibility. SlideIt behoves teachers to be patient with their students.
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Formal TonePlay
'Behove' is quite formal and often used in official or serious contexts. SlideIt would behove the committee to review the proposal thoroughly.
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Moral ImperativePlay
Conveys a sense of moral duty, not just any routine responsibility. SlideIt behoves us all to contribute to the community's welfare.