be|have

be|have
be|have «bih HAYV», verb, -haved, -hav|ing.
–v.i.
1. to manage, handle, or conduct oneself; act: »

The dog does not behave well in the house. The ship behaves well even in rough water.

SYNONYM(S): do.
2. to act properly; do what is right: »

Did you behave today? “Behave, or I'll take you home,” said his mother.

3. to act or react to a stimulus, environment, or other outside force; act in any relation: »

Water behaves in different ways when it is heated and when it is frozen.

SYNONYM(S): work, operate.
–v.t.
1. to conduct or comport (oneself): »

The rowdy boys were poorly behaved in public.

2. to conduct (oneself) well or properly: »

The little boy behaved himself in school.

[< be- + have]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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