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    be·have
    /bəˈhāv/

    verb

    • 1. act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially toward 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: "they were expected to behave themselves" Similar act correctlyact properlyconduct oneself wellact in a polite wayOpposite misbehave

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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

    If you follow rules and get along with others, you behave well, while if you are nasty and rude, you behave badly. Behave can suggest acting in a polite manner, as when you tell a child (or an adult) to behave in public.

  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

    1. (intransitive) to act or function in a specified or usual way. 2. to conduct (oneself) in a specified way. I admit I behaved badly. 3. to conduct (oneself) properly or as desired. the children behaved themselves all day. Collins English Dictionary.

  8. 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.

  9. 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]

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBEHAVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    BEHAVE definition: 1. to do or say things in a particular way: 2. to be polite and not make a situation difficult: . Learn more.

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

    Behave Definition. bĭ-hāv. behaved, behaves, behaving. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. behaved, behaves, behaving. To conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in relation to others; exhibit behavior. The child behaved badly at the party. American Heritage.