behave
Translation
to behave
Examples
The children behaved well at the party.
The children behaved well at the party.
You need to behave yourself.
You need to behave yourself.
The machine is behaving strangely.
The machine is behaving strangely.
Grammar Patterns
to behave ((adverb)) to act in a particular way She behaved bravely.
to behave oneself to act in a polite or correct way Please behave yourself in the library.
Similar Words
Synonyms: act, conduct oneself
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'have'. It refers to how one 'has' or conducts oneself.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be' + 'have'. How you 'have' yourself is how you behave. If you 'misbehave', you have yourself in a bad way.