Examples of 'it behoves' in a sentence
Meaning of "it behoves"
The phrase 'it behoves' is an old-fashioned expression that means it is the duty, responsibility, or moral obligation of someone to do something. It implies that certain actions or behaviors are expected or required in a particular situation
How to use "it behoves" in a sentence
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But it behoves us to ask of him certain questions.
Dangerous precedents have been set and it behoves us all to be aware.
It behoves us all to take very careful thought.
It is not the Latin Christians whom it behoves to view this as a superstition.
It behoves us to remain focused on the way forward.
Strive for the cause of God as it behoves you to strive for it.
It behoves each of us to be vigilant in this process.
I have no monopoly on truth and I believe that it behoves us to show humility.
It behoves us to take this matter seriously.
Peace being a human right, it behoves all of us to be peacebuilders.
It behoves all of us to do everything possible to ensure their survival.
If he thinks that they are wrong, it behoves a disciple to say so.
It behoves us all to make a big effort.
It embodies a humanism, a spirit which it behoves you all to cherish.
It behoves us today to see how we can build on that.
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Immutable reason is the true legislator, and her decrees it behoves us to investigate.
It behoves us to begin again and under better conditions.
If the Americans do not want something, it behoves the EU to to do it.
It behoves us as legislators to provide that detail.
Together, and despite the difficulties, it behoves us to set a good example.
It behoves us to apply these solutions.
They are our cousins, darling . It behoves us to meet them.
It behoves us to assist his widow.
Selfridge, while I am here, it behoves me to bring up the matter of her bill.
It behoves none of us to temper our outright condemnation of such actions.
Beasley-Murray writes, It behoves us accordingly to make much of baptism.
It behoves you to ensure that the institution is respected from without.
Well, I believe it behoves me.
This it behoves thee to know.
They're our cousins, darling. It behoves us to meet them. All right.
I fear it behoves my custodial duty to ask what this enquiry portends.
It behoves us to meet them.
You do not think it behoves me to be able to explain any of this?
It behoves us to do everything within our power to make something of these chances.
No, it does not, but it behoves us to ask of him certain questions.
It behoves us all to guarantee the highest levels of protection for those that do.
Good morning, students. It behoves me to inform you of a change in today's election.
It behoves us to ensure that business as usual and partnership for development become synonymous.
And that it behoves us to help one another and to reach out.
It behoves all who sense the happenings of the time to play well their role.
I fear it behoves my custodial duty to ask what this inquiry portends.
It behoves us all to realize that Rwanda is at a crossroads.
I think it behoves us to take a look at some of the pictures we have here.
It behoves the EU to be mindful of such developments.
So I say it behoves us all in Europe to lead by example.
It behoves Parliament to weigh its responsibilities.
For that reason it behoves it to acknowledge its guilt and pay generous compensation . ”.
But it behoves you not to cast off this child who is your own.
And it behoves me to say nothing about Allah except what is true.
It behoves us in this Community to make wise arrangements to back up their efforts.
