Behoove

It is a person’s duty or a moral requirement (e.g., "It behooves the court to weigh evidence impartially").

"Behoove" is a formal and somewhat archaic verb that signifies a duty, necessity, or strategic advantage for someone to take a particular action. While it has largely faded from casual daily speech, it remains a staple in specific formal contexts, most notably within the United States military. Definition and Core Meaning behoove

At its simplest, to say something "behooves" you means it is in your best interest or is your responsibility to do it. It is a person’s duty or a moral requirement (e

It would benefit the person to act (e.g., "It would behoove you to study for the exam"). behoove

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About Leland Meitzler

Leland K. Meitzler founded Heritage Quest in 1985, and has worked as Managing Editor of both Heritage Quest Magazine and The Genealogical Helper. He currently operates Family Roots Publishing Company (www.FamilyRootsPublishing.com), writes daily at GenealogyBlog.com, writes the weekly Genealogy Newsline, conducts the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour to the Family History Library, and speaks nationally, having given over 2000 lectures since 1983.

2 Replies to “FREE Access to the Great Migration Databases on AmericanAncestors.org – July 1-8, 2015”

  1. Hello, Have been trying to utilize this free access to the Great Migration Database. Cannot find any info on guest membership. Nothing to click on or follow on the NEHGS Website.???

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