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[ US /bɪˈheɪv/ ]
[ UK /bɪhˈe‍ɪv/ ]
VERB
  1. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
    You should act like an adult
    The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
    What makes her do this way?
    Don't behave like a fool
  2. behave well or properly
    The children must learn to behave
  3. behave in a certain manner
    They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
    he bore himself with dignity
    She carried herself well

How To Use behave In A Sentence

  • Equally badly behaved, but a little calmer and better informed, were the massive numbers from the labor unions.
  • We kept Mnemosyne for over two months, and never once did she misconduct herself or behave in an unseamanlike manner. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 26, 1917
  • Make sure you behave yourselves when we visit Grandma.
  • No rational person would ever behave like that.
  • The press has behaved so abominably towards Michael.
  • A child superstar, who married the world's worst behaved man.
  • her child behaves precociously
  • The bladelike projections behaved like serpents, attacking and recoiling repeatedly. Reap the Whirlwind
  • She will have to learn to behave properly.
  • She will probably behave brilliantly if you make the generous overture of inviting her in the first place. Times, Sunday Times
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