Behave

verb

/bəˈheɪv/

Word Frequency: 9.5

Definitions

1.verbTo conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.

"You need to behave yourself, young lady."

2.verbTo act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.

"He behaves like a child whenever she's around."

3.verbTo conduct, manage, regulate (something).

4.verbTo act in a polite or proper way.

"His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave."

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