Meaning of behave

be•have

Pronunciation: (bi-hāv'), [key]

— v., -haved, -hav•ing.

—v.i.

to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
to act properly: Did the child behave?
to act or react under given circumstances: This plastic behaves strangely under extreme heat or cold.

—v.t.

to conduct or comport (oneself&hasp;) in a proper manner: Sit quietly and behave yourself.

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