behoove

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "behove."
behoove
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. convenir
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
It would behoove us to be extremely cautious. This is a delicate situation.Nos convendría tener muchísimo cuidado. Esta es una situación delicada.
a. corresponder
It doesn't behoove us to interfere in this matter.No nos corresponder interferir en este asunto.
b. incumbir
It behooves me as president of this company to take swift action.Como presidente de esta empresa, me incumbe tomar medidas con prontitud.
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