behofian
Old English
Etymology
From be- + *hōfian, from behōf.
Verb
behōfian
- To have need of, need.
- To be needful to, necessary.
Conjugation
Conjugation of behōfian (weak class 2)
| infinitive | behōfian | tō behōfienne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | behōfie behōfiġe | behōfode |
| 2nd-person singular | behōfast | behōfodest |
| 3rd-person singular | behōfaþ | behōfode |
| plural | behōfiaþ behōfiġaþ | behōfodon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | behōfie behōfiġe | behōfode |
| plural | behōfien behōfiġen | behōfoden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | behōfa | |
| plural | behōfiaþ behōfiġaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| behōfiende behōfiġende | (ġe)behōfod | |
Descendants
- Middle English: behoven
- English: behove, behoove