Meaning
To act in a certain way, above all to act in a good and polite way.
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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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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 12: behave, attorney, shift and 6 more words.