behoof
One's own good
Behoof means benefit or advantage, used almost exclusively in the phrase to/for one's behoof: He acted for his own behoof.
The word is archaic and formal, surviving mainly in legal or literary contexts.
The related verb behoove (it behooves you to do something) remains more common.
Favorable position or circumstance
- welfareComfort and prosperity
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- goodSatisfactory in quality
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
utility · service · aid · assistance · favor · support · helpfulness · convenience
Item of value owned
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- worthDegree of importance
- valueImportance or price
- usefulnessPractical value or purpose
expediency · privilege · blessing · enhancement · upside · fortuity · leverage · edge
advantage
Favorable position or circumstance
- welfareComfort and prosperity
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- goodSatisfactory in quality
betterment · utility · service · aid · assistance · favor · support · helpfulness · convenience · improvement
asset
Item of value owned
usefulness · expediency · privilege · blessing · enhancement · upside · fortuity · leverage · edge · upper hand