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Word of the Day – Behove

By September 27, 2021Word of the Day

Behove (verb) (US Behoove)

be-hov

It is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something. / It is appropriate or suitable; it befits.

Old English behōfian, from behōf (see behoof).

Example sentences

“We behove the court to confirm there is no alternative”

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Word of the Day - Enjambment (noun) en-jam-ment

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