Behave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), be·haved, be·hav·ing.
  1. to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
  2. to act properly: Did the child behave?
  3. to act or react under given circumstances: This plastic behaves strangely under extreme heat or cold.
verb (used with object), be·haved, be·hav·ing.
  1. to conduct or comport (oneself) in a proper manner: Sit quietly and behave yourself.
verb
  1. to act or function in a specified or usual way
  2. to conduct (oneself) in a specified way
  3. to conduct (oneself) properly or as desired
Behave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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