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1. Show a certain behaviour; conduct or comport oneself
   "Don't behave like a fool"
   - act, do
    
2. Behave in a certain manner
   "he behaved himself with dignity"
   - acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
    
3. Act well or properly; not be naughty
   "The children must learn to behave"
   - comport

Derived forms: behaving, behaves, behaved

Type of: act, bear, carry, hold, move

Antonym: misbehave