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- pronunciation:
- b
heIv
- parts of speech:
- verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
behaves, behaving, behaved |
definition 1: |
to act or function in a certain way.
It's interesting to study how animals behave.He behaves very differently when he's with his family from how he behaves with his friends.- synonyms:
- act, function, operate, run
- similar words:
- deal, do, serve, work
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definition 2: |
to act in a proper manner.
If you don't behave, your friends will have to go home.- antonyms:
- misbehave
- similar words:
- act, mind, obey
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related words: |
function, play |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to conduct (oneself) in a proper manner.
The children behaved themselves well at the restaurant.- synonyms:
- conduct
- similar words:
- acquit, act, carry
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