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US
/bɪˈheɪv/
]
[ UK /bɪhˈeɪv/ ]
[ UK /bɪhˈeɪv/ ]
VERB
-
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 -
behave well or properly
The children must learn to behave -
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