behave
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/bɪˈheɪv/
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To act in a certain way, especially in a socially acceptable manner.
Examples
When the teacher enters, the class must behave immediately.
She behaves politely at dinner.
The children were told to behave during the performance.
He promised to behave while he was staying at the host's house.
Even in a stressful situation, try to behave calmly.
Similar words
conduct oneself
carry oneself
act properly
act
mind
act appropriately
keep
Meanings
Examples
She behaves politely at dinner.
The children were told to behave during the performance.
If you behave like that, people will lose respect.
He promised to behave while he was staying at the host's house.
The dog will behave better if you give it a treat.
When the teacher enters, the class must behave immediately.
Even in a stressful situation, try to behave calmly.
Similar words
act
act appropriately
act properly
conduct oneself
carry oneself
mind
keep
FAQ
behave is a verb meaning to act in a certain way, especially in a socially acceptable manner.
How is behave used as a verb?
behave is used to describe acting in a particular manner in a given situation.
What is the everyday sense of behave?
In everyday usage, behave means to act in a particular way in a given situation.
What are synonyms for behave?
Synonyms include act, act appropriately, act properly, conduct oneself, carry oneself, mind, and keep.
What register is behave used in?
behave is used in a neutral register.
What domain does behave belong to?
behave belongs to the everyday domain.
Does behave have an irregular past tense form?
The entry lists no irregular forms; behave follows the regular pattern, forming the past as behaved.
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