v. t. | 1. | To manage or govern in point of behavior; to discipline; to handle; to restrain. |
2. | To carry; to conduct; to comport; to manage; to bear; - used reflexively. | |
v. i. | 1. | To act; to conduct; to bear or carry one's self; |
Verb | 1. | behave - 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" |
2. | behave - behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times" | |
3. | behave - behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave" Synonyms: comport Antonyms: |