behave
(verb)
verb
1. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
- Don't behave like a fool
Definition categories: body
2. behave in a certain manner
Similar word(s): acquit, bear, carry, comport, conduct, deport
Definition categories: social, bear, carry, hold, act, move
3. behave well or properly
- The children must learn to behave
Similar word(s): comport
Definition categories: social, act, move
Sentences with behave as a verb:
- You need to behave yourself, young lady.
- He behaves like a child whenever she's around.
- How did the students behave while I was gone?
- His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave.