Behave meaning

What does “behave” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“behave” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.

behave

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”
Synonymsact do
behave in a certain manner
“She carried herself well”
“he bore himself with dignity”
Synonymsacquit bear deport conduct comport carry
behave well or properly
“The children must learn to behave”
Synonymscomport
Oppositesmisbehave

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University