English

behave

bɪˈheɪv, bəˈheɪv
Meaning: to act in a particular way; to be good
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: bəˈheɪv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base behave
3rd person singular present behaves
Present participle behaving
Past behaved
Will future will behave
Going-to future going to behave
Imperative negative don't behave / do not behave

Example sentences

The children behaved very well during the ceremony.
The children behaved very well during the ceremony.
After one good review, the young singer started behaving like a prima donna.
After one good review, the young singer started behaving like a prima donna.
Quantum mechanics describes how particles behave at a very small scale.
Quantum mechanics describes how particles behave at a very small scale.

Usage Notes

Used to describe conduct. 'Behave yourself' is a common command to act properly.

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