behave

US /bɪˈhev/

UK /bɪˈheɪv/

A2

verb

  • To act correctly
  • To act in a particular way
  • To react in a particular way in a given case
  • To act correctly
  • To act in a particular way
  • To react in a particular way in a given case

Examples

the freedom to behave naturally

He had always behaved in a friendly manner towards us.