Synonyms:
act, behave, do
Meaning: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
Synonyms:
behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
Meaning: behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
Synonyms:
behave, comport
Meaning: behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"
Usage examples
How did you all behave?
They always behave very well to me."
'Well, how did Cornish behave on your way back?'
He did not speak, he did not behave like himself.
You must behave in a lady-like manner whether she does or not.
"I couldn't let them behave so to a poor girl--could I, father?" he said.