behave

Verb

• behave well or properly
  • The children must learn to behave
    

• behave in a certain manner
  • She carried herself well
    
  • he bore himself with dignity
    
  • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  comport , acquit , bear , deport , conduct , carry , act , do
• Antonyms: 
  misbehave , misconduct , misdemean