verb#2,515 by frequency
behave
/bᵻˈheɪv/
To conduct well, or in a given way; to conform; To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner
- he/she/it
- behaves
- past
- behaved
- past participle
- behaved
Meanings
- 1
To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way; to conform
He behaves like a child.
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I want you to behave.
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- 2
To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner
- 3
To conduct, manage, regulate (something)
- 4
To act in a polite or proper way