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behaveOne entry found. Main Entry: be·have Pronunciation: \bi-ˈhāv, bē-\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): be·haved; be·hav·ing Etymology: Middle English behaven, from be- + haven to have, hold Date: 15th century transitive verb 1 : to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way — be·hav·er noun synonyms behave, conduct, deport, comport, acquit mean to act or to cause oneself to do something in a certain way. behave may apply to the meeting of a standard of what is proper or decorous <the children behaved in church>. conduct implies action or behavior that shows the extent of one's power to control or direct oneself <conducted herself with unfailing good humor>. deport implies behaving so as to show how far one conforms to conventional rules of discipline or propriety <the hero deported himself in accord with the code of chivalry>. comport suggests conduct measured by what is expected or required of one in a certain class or position <comported themselves as gentlemen>. acquit applies to action under stress that deserves praise or meets expectations <acquitted herself well in her first assignment>.
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