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be nice

VERB

behave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manage

STRONG

control direct

WEAK

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be good 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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"It's exciting in so many respects. Though I am the only one looking for the fungus. It would be nice if some other people did too," says Greiff.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As lame as the fact that an Erewhon smoothie costs $19 is that so many of us need to be paid to be nice to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

It would be nice to see us actually celebrate the First Amendment instead of giving lip service to it.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The AI trade is still likely to remain front and center, but it would be nice to see more sectors join the party.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

My best idea is to be nice to Mark Chesley so he’ll take me too.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

be nice

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