Behave
/bəˈheɪv/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Behave
verb
- To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
"You need to behave yourself, young lady."
- To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
"He behaves like a child whenever she's around."
- To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
- To act in a polite or proper way.
"His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave."