behave · verb /bɪˈheɪv/
Word family
Nouns: behaviour, misbehaviour
Adjectives: behavioural
Verbs: behave, misbehave
behave (IN A PARTICULAR WAY)
B1 I to do or say things in a particular way
Dictionary examples:
She always behaves badly at bedtime.
He's been behaving very strangely recently.
You behaved like an idiot!
Learner example:
As always, I'll behave like a gentleman. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
behave (BE POLITE)
B1 I or T to be polite and not make a situation difficult
Dictionary example:
Did the children behave (themselves)?
Learner example:
Team sports can also help children to behave themselves. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
