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    behave
    /bɪˈheɪv/

    verb

    • 1. act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others: "he always behaved like a gentleman" Similar conduct oneselfactacquit oneselfbear oneself
    • 2. conduct oneself in accordance with the accepted norms of a society or group: "‘Just behave, Tom,’ he said" Similar act correctlyact properlyconduct oneself wellact in a polite wayOpposite misbehave

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEHAVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BEHAVE definition: 1. to act in a particular way: 2. to show particular behaviour in a particular situation or under…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › behaveBehave Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BEHAVE is to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way. How to use behave in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Behave.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › behaveBehave - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of behave. verb. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself. “Don't behave like a fool” synonyms: act, do. act, act as, play. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind. act, dissemble, pretend. behave unnaturally or affectedly. see more. verb. behave in a certain manner.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › behaveBEHAVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Behave definition: to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself. See examples of BEHAVE used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbehave verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of behave verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEHAVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you behave or behave yourself, you act in the way that people think is correct and proper.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › behaveBehave - definition of behave by The Free Dictionary

    1. to act or react in a particular way: The car behaves well in traffic. 2. to act properly: Did the child behave? v.t. 3. to conduct or comport (oneself) in a proper manner: Sit quietly and behave yourself. [1400–50; late Middle English]

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › behaveBehave Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    To conduct (oneself) in a correct or proper way. Webster's New World. To act, react, function, or perform in a particular way. This fabric behaves well even in hot weather. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (6) Synonyms: acquit. bear. carry. conduct. comport. deport. do. act. quit. demean.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBEHAVE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    to do or say things in a particular way: to behave badly / stupidly. They are behaving like children. Fewer examples. Relax and try to behave naturally. She shouldn't behave like that in public. He usually behaves so sensibly. He behaved with great dignity and courage. He's been behaving very oddly lately. behave verb [I] (POLITELY) B1.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › behavebehave | meaning of behave in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    behave meaning, definition, what is behave: to do things that are good, bad, sensibl...: Learn more.