Associations to the word «Behave»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
- Differently
- Badly
- Aggressively
- Admirably
- Strangely
- Oddly
- Appropriately
- Nicely
- Generously
- Cruelly
- Similarly
- Suspiciously
- Morally
- Chemically
- Bravely
- How
- Properly
- Well
- Modestly
- Honestly
- Wisely
- Reasonably
- Respectfully
- Beautifully
- Brutally
- Accordingly
- Peculiarly
- Justly
- Wrongly
- Socially
- Violently
- Harshly
- Logically
- Correctly
- Politely
- Normally
Wiktionary
BEHAVE, verb. (reflexive) To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
BEHAVE, verb. (intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
BEHAVE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
BEHAVE, verb. (intransitive) To act in a polite or proper way.
BEHAVE ONESELF, verb. To act in a polite or proper way.
Dictionary definition
BEHAVE, verb. Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people".
BEHAVE, verb. Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times".
BEHAVE, verb. Behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave".
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