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BEHAVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Behave.

How to pronounce behave:

US

Behave - as a verb

Behave in a certain manner

Example: "She carried herself well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquitbearcarrycomportconductdeport
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bearcarryholdactmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Behave well or properly

Example: "The children must learn to behave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comport
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
misbehave

Example Sentences

"She always behaves well in class."
"Please behave yourself at the party tonight."
"He cannot be trusted to behave responsibly."
"I expect you to behave appropriately during the meeting."
"The dog needs to be taught how to behave around strangers."
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Word Game Points

Is BEHAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, behave is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEHAVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BEHAVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, behave is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEHAVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BEHAVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, behave is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEHAVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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