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behoof

behoof

9.9
A benefit for someone or a group
  • noun
  • /bɪˈhuːf/
  • Archaic
translation icon : beneficio
  • He donated to the charity with the intent that it would serve the behoof of those less fortunate.

Examples

  • The abolitionist James Russell Lowe considered the war, his words a National Crime committed in behoof of slavery, our common sin.

  • The new community center was built for the behoof of the neighborhood, providing a place for families to gather and connect.

  • The council made decisions for the behoof of all residents, aiming to improve everyone's quality of life.

Synonyms

good of
vsbehoof
291 3.3

A benefit that helps someone or something

is used in old-fashioned or literary language rather than neutral speech
bonum
vsbehoof
9.9

Something that helps people or makes life better

is a general advantage not limited to people or society

Antonyms

harm
820 1.0

A bad effect on people or things

disadvantage
108 2.9

A condition that makes it harder to succeed or compete

How Beneficial

godsend
28 4.9
boon
38 4.4
behoof
  • Archaic
9.9
help
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

behoof singular
behoofs plural

Etymology

Behoof comes from Old English roots that mean 'use' or 'advantage' and is related to the familiar verb behoove (as in 'it would behoove you'). So if something is for the behoof of people, it is for their 'benefit' or 'good'.