definition of
behave

[1] #1 behave v. [act, do] 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". wn

[2] #2 behave v. [acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry] behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times". wn

[3] #3 behave v. [comport] behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave". wn