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well behaved

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be⋅have

[bi-heyv] verb, -haved, -hav⋅ing.
–verb (used without object)
1. to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
2. to act properly: Did the child behave?
3. to act or react under given circumstances: This plastic behaves strangely under extreme heat or cold.
–verb (used with object)
4. to conduct or comport (oneself) in a proper manner: Sit quietly and behave yourself.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME behaven (reflexive). See be-, have


1. perform, acquit oneself, deport oneself.
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Main Entry: be·have
Pronunciation: bi-'hAv
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: be·haved;be·hav·ing
transitivesenses
: to bear or conduct (oneself) in a particular way behave intransitive senses
: to act, function, or react in a particular way
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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