Vocabulary Spotlight
Behoove
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: आवश्यक या उचित होना (Aavashyak ya uchit hona) – To be necessary, appropriate, or suitable for a particular person or situation.
Pronunciation
[bi-hoov]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Benefit – लाभकारी होना (labhkari hona)
Related Words
Advantage – लाभ देना (labh dena)
Word Origin
“Behoove” Middle English se aaya hai, jo kisi cheez ko necessary ya proper batata hai. Yeh word obligation ya suitability ko represent karta hai.
– “Behoove” originates from Middle English, signifying something that is necessary or appropriate.
Word Family
Verb: Behooved – आवश्यक था (aavashyak tha)
Noun: Behoovance – उपयुक्तता (uchit hona)
Usage Examples
1. Yeh aapko behoove karta hai ki aap apne parents ka respect karein.
– It behooves you to respect your parents.
2. Uske liye behoove karta hai ki wo apna kaam time par complete kare.
– It behooves him to complete his work on time.
Cultural Note
India mein behoove ka concept moral ya social obligations mein dekha jata hai, jaise elders ki respect ya samajik responsibilities ka nibhaya jaana.
In Context
“Behoove” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi ke liye kuch appropriate ya necessary ho, aur wo morally ya socially obliged mehsoos kare.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Behoove” ka sabse kareeb synonym kya hai?
“Behoove” shabd ka origin kya hai?