Behoof

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhuːf/

Definitions of behoof

noun use or advantage

Example Sentences

A1 It is in your behoof to study for the exam.

A2 Eating healthy food is to the behoof of your overall health.

B1 Regular exercise is for the behoof of maintaining a healthy weight.

B2 Investing in a good education can be to the behoof of your future career.

C1 The company's decision to diversify its product line was made for the behoof of increasing profits.

C2 The politician's actions were motivated by personal behoof rather than the greater good of society.

Examples of behoof in a Sentence

formal The research was conducted for the behoof of the scientific community.

informal I shared that information with you for your own behoof.

slang I did that for your behoof, so don't forget to return the favor.

figurative Investing in education is for the behoof of future generations.

Grammatical Forms of behoof

• past tense: behoved
• plural: behoves
• comparative: more behoof
• superlative: most behoof
• present tense: behooves
• future tense: will behoof
• perfect tense: have behooved
• continuous tense: is behooving
• singular: behoof
• positive degree: behoof
• infinitive: to behoof
• gerund: behoofing
• participle: behoofed

Origin and Evolution of behoof

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'behoof' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'behōf', meaning 'requirement' or 'need'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'behoof' evolved to mean 'benefit' or 'advantage' in modern English usage.