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behave

verb

/bɪˈheɪv/

Meaning

to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself

To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.

Children should behave well in school.

Children should learn how to behave in public.

behave yourself

act, conduct, perform, function, operate

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act, conduct, perform, function

Entry 2

act, conduct, perform, operate

misbehave, misconduct, act up

Entry 1

misbehave, misconduct, act up

Entry 2

misbehave, misconduct

behave well, behave properly, good behavior, behave yourself, behave badly

Entry 1

behave well, behave properly, good behavior, behave yourself

Entry 2

behave well, behave properly, behave badly

to dismiss or refuse to accept, consider, or submit to

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

to waste time by being slow or idle

To make or become stronger.

to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface

to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong