Definition of "behooved" [behooved]

• Simple past tense and past participle of behoove. (verb)

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• "They demolished the Old Dutch Mustard factory to build 80 Met said it "behooved" him to tear down what was one of Wiliamsburg's most charming surviving old industrial buildings."
• "Flatau said it would have "behooved" Windsor government to consult CDOT before giving the approval to waive the height variance on the wall."
• "He told Coppolino that it "behooved" him to be sparing when he submits classified materials."