behave in WordNet English dictionary

1. behave in a certain manner
   "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
   behave  acquit  bear  deport  conduct  comport  carry 
   
2. 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"
   act  behave  do 
   
3. behave well or properly
   "The children must learn to behave"
   behave  comport