behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /

VERB

function

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act operate perform react

STRONG

run take work

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt stop

WEAK

act up misbehave

VERB

act reasonably, properly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manage

STRONG

control direct

WEAK

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be good be nice be on best behavior be orderly comport oneself conduct oneself properly demean oneself deport oneself discipline oneself keep one's nose clean keep the peace live up to manage oneself mind one's manners mind one's p's and q's observe golden rule observe the law play fair shape up toe the mark watch one's step

Antonyms

WEAK

act up misbehave

Example Sentences

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If packed tightly together, however, calculations predict it would behave like a metal.

From Science Daily

After all, teaching kids to behave appropriately is a big part of parenting.

From Salon

Something additional may be influencing how dark energy behaves.

From Science Daily

The rangers' job involves encouraging people to behave responsibly and to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

From BBC

They monitored how each enzyme behaved in living cancer cells.

From Science Daily