Word BEHAVE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

behave

🇺🇸 [bɪˈheɪv]

Meanings

To conduct oneself in a particular way, especially in terms of good or acceptable conduct. It can refer to both physical actions and emotional responses to situations.

Examples

• Please behave yourself at the party.
• The children behaved well during the ceremony.
• He didn't behave as expected in the difficult situation.

Synonyms

conduct • act • comport

Antonyms

misbehave • disrupt • misconduct