Definition
- (verb) To befit, to suit.
- (verb) To be necessary for (someone).
- (verb) To be in the best interest of; to benefit.
- (verb) To be needful, meet or becoming.
Word stats
- Behooves contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 16.
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Words starting with BEH
- behalf
- behalves
- behave
- behaved
- behaves
- behaving
- behavior
- behavioral
- behead
- beheaded
- beheading
- beheads
- beheld
- behemoth
- behemoths
- behest
- behests
- behind
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Frequently asked questions
What does Behooves mean?
To befit, to suit.
How many letters are in Behooves?
Behooves has 8 letters.
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