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behaveto act in a particular way; to conduct oneself properly

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself properly

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈheɪv/

Korean meaning: 행동하다, 처신하다

Korean pronunciation: 비-헤이브 (강세: 헤이브)

Example Sentences

  • My dog behaves like a human when guests come over.
  • Students must behave respectfully during class.
  • My phone behaves weirdly when the battery is low.

behave

VERB

//bɪˈheɪv//

to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself properly

behave concept
💡 Concept

A young child learns to behave properly during family dinner

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behave rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Behave brave to save!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈheɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈheɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbe--
Roothave

Origin

From Middle English 'behaven', combining the prefix 'be-' (to cause to be) with 'have' (to hold or conduct). The 'have' component comes from Old English 'habban', related to Germanic roots meaning to grasp or hold.

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🎵Rhyme

savewavebravegrave
save
wave
brave
grave

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dog behaves like a human when guests come over.

Students must behave respectfully during class.

😄 Fun example

My phone behaves weirdly when the battery is low.

She always behaves professionally at work.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

actconductperformfunctionoperate

Antonyms

misbehavemisconduct

Related

behaviorbehavioralwell-behavedmisbehavior