Associations to the word «Behave»

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".

Wise words

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery