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1. Show a certain behaviour; conduct or comport oneself
   "Don't behave like a fool";
   - act, do
    
2. Behave in a certain manner
   "he behaved himself with dignity";
   - acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
    
3. Act well or properly; not be naughty
   "The children must learn to behave";
   - comport

Derived forms: behaved, behaves, behaving

See also: act up

Type of: act, bear, carry, hold, move

Antonym: misconduct

Encyclopedia: Behave