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behave
(b/I/'h/eI/v )

verb (v)

  • behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself(verb.body)
    Example:
    Don't behave like a fool.
    Synonym:
    act, do
    source: wordnet30
  • behave in a certain manner(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • behave well or properly(verb.social)
    Example:
    The children must learn to behave.
    source: wordnet30
  • To manage or govern in point of behavior; to discipline; to handle; to restrain.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To act; to conduct; to bear or carry one's self; as, to behave well or ill.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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