Past tense of behoove
regular verb
The past tense of behoove is behooved. The past participle is also behooved.
Forms of behoove
| Base form (V1) | behoove /bɪˈhuːv/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | behooved |
| Past participle (V3) | behooved |
| Present participle | behooving |
| Third person singular | behooves |
Meaning of behoove
- verb To befit, be appropriate or necessary to somebody. Alternative form of behove.
- verb To be fitting.
Questions about the past tense of behoove
- What is the past tense of behoove?
- The past tense of behoove is behooved.
- What is the past participle of behoove?
- The past participle of behoove is behooved.
- Is behoove a regular or irregular verb?
- Behoove is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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