behave behave /bɪˈheɪv/

verb

1. () Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself  ( do , behave , act )
   behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
    You should act like an adult
   You should act like an adult
    Don't behave like a fool
   Don't behave like a fool
    What makes her do this way?
   What makes her do this way?
    The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
   The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
   
2. () Behave in a certain manner  ( acquit , bear , comport , behave , carry , conduct , deport )
   behave in a certain manner
    She carried herself well
   She carried herself well
    He bore himself with dignity
   he bore himself with dignity
    They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
   They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
   
3. () Behave well or properly  ( comport , behave )
   behave well or properly
    The children must learn to behave
   The children must learn to behave