Behave - Definition

v 1: 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"
[syn: act, behave, do]
2: behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he
bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well
during these difficult times" [syn: behave, acquit,
bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry]
3: behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"
[syn: behave, comport] [ant: misbehave, misconduct,
misdemean]