<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations; be incumbent on: It behooves the court to weigh evidence impartially.</li><li>to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage: It would behoove you to be nicer to those who could help you.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) Archaic. to be needful, proper, or due: Perseverance is a quality that behooves in a scholar.</li></ul>