behave

/bɪhˈe‍ɪv/

/bɪˈheɪv/

to behave

MAIN VERB

to act in a manner that is considered appropriate and acceptable by society or a particular group of people

to act in a particular way

synonyms : act

behave well or properly

synonyms : comport

antonyms : misbehave

(chemistry) to react in a particular way because of the laws

Examples

1. My cat was behaving unusually playful, darting across the room.

2. I shouldn't have behaved like that.

3. The self-proclaimed spiritual leader behaves as if he's more Catholic than the Pope, claiming to have unique divine insights.

4. The teacher's stern grimace warned the students to behave.