Behave - English meaning

verb

Act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others.

Usage examples:

He always behaved like a gentleman

Synonims:

Conduct oneselfActAcquit oneselfBear oneselfCarry oneselfComport oneselfDeport oneself

verb

Conduct oneself in accordance with the accepted norms of a society or group.

Usage examples:

‘just behave, tom,’ he said

Synonims:

Act correctlyAct properlyConduct oneself wellAct in a polite wayShow good mannersMind one's mannersMind one's ps and qsBe goodBe politeBe well behaved

verb

To act in a particular way, or to act in a way that is considered correct

Usage examples:

[ i ] the judge will instruct the jury on how it is to behave.

verb

To do something or happen in a particular way

Usage examples:

Commodities markets don't always behave in the way people expect.

verb

To act in a particular way

Usage examples:

She always behaves well/badly when her aunts come to visit., whenever there was a full moon he woul…

verb

To show particular behaviour in a particular situation or under particular conditions

Usage examples:

They learn how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases., it is believed that animals behave …

verb

To be good by acting in a way that has society's approval

Usage examples:

Did the children behave (themselves)?