BEHAVE

• (verb) 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"

  synonyms : act , do

• (verb) behave in a certain manner

  "She carried herself well", "he bore himself with dignity", "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"

  synonyms : acquit , bear , carry , comport , conduct , deport

• (verb) behave well or properly

  "The children must learn to behave"

  synonyms : comport

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