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behaving
verb as in act reasonably, properly
Strongest match
Weak matches
- 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
Example Sentences
Just step back and take some time to observe them and see their social interactions, and how they're feeding and how they're behaving.
The email said "as a gesture of goodwill" it was lifting the ban, but it continued to accuse Mr Daniels of "acting suspiciously" and behaving aggressively.
The body representing school leaders said its members had reported a rise in parents simply not accepting their children were behaving badly since the pandemic.
"The things that people love usually are just horrible people behaving badly, and this is a very sweet, gentle, kind show that's all about possibilities and hope."
On the same programme, Griffith accused the government of behaving "at the very least like the worst form of dodgy car hire firm, conjuring up small print that never existed".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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