/bɪˈheɪv/
Translation
To act in a certain way, above all to act in a good and polite way.
Word origin
From Middle English behaven, from be- plus have in the old sense of holding oneself.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- behaven
- English cognates
- have, behaviour
Grammar
Examples
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On its own "behave" means act well.
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"Behaved" is the past form.
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"Behave like" says who or what someone acts as.
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Grammar articles
(8)Countable and uncountable nouns in English: advice, information, news and the ones you simply have to learn
Gradable and ungradable adjectives: why very furious sounds wrong, and which intensifier goes where
Linking words in English: however, although, despite, whereas and therefore
Modal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
Advanced passive structures in English: the get-passive, it is said that, and passives with two objects
Reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English: myself, yourself, each other, and when English does not bother
The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
Time clauses in English: when, while, as soon as, until, before and after
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