behave

[US]/bɪˈheɪv/

[UK]/bɪˈheɪv/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. act in a way that is appropriate or expected
vt. & vi. follow the rules or norms

well-behaved

misbehave

behave oneself

behave well

behave yourself

behave properly

an effort to behave ordinarily.

behave in a strange fashion

Not all kings behave in a kingly way.

He behaves in a respectful way.

They must behave in a way which will be socially acceptable.

each car behaves differently.

they behaved with inconceivable cruelty.

How could they behave in such a fashion?

quidam indiscrete vivunt. some behave loosely.

The child behaved badly at the party.

Did you behave yourself at the party?

I hope you will behave with decorum at the funeral.

to behave like a madman

Repression made him behave worse.

He behaved himself decently.

She behaves with decorum.

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