BEFIT is a verb meaning to be suitable or appropriate for a particular situation. It is often used in the phrase 'it behooves someone to do something, ' which means that it is their responsibility or duty to do something. BEHOOVE is a related term, meaning to be necessary or advantageous. It is often used in the phrase 'it behooves someone to do something, ' which implies that it is beneficial or advantageous for someone to do something.