behave

Meanings

• Verb

  Act in a particular manner; conduct oneself.

  - "Children must behave in the library."
  - "The actor behaved brilliantly in the play."
  - "I will behave myself at the party."

• Verb

  Remain in a certain condition or position.

  - "The car behaved poorly on the winding roads."
  - "The paint behaved strangely when applied to the wall."
  - "The market behaved unpredictably."

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Pronunciation

1. /bəˈheɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with behave
ave , save , crave , rave , grave , brave , brave , pave , wave , jave , rave , mave , grave , brave , cave , wave , behave , grieve , achieve , believe , deceive , conceive , perceive , receive , relieve , retrieve , survive , revive , thrive , strive , drive , hive , hive , jive , jive , jive , jive

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Homophones

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1. Behaviour (English) : The way a person or thing acts in given circumstances.
   

2. Bevy (English) : A group of animals or birds, especially when gathered for mating or protection.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of behave that leads to same result
behave , behaved , behaver , behavers , behaves , behaving , be have a short fuse , be on a short fuse , be on/have a short fuse

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Forms

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behaves, behaved, behaving

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French havir, from avoir to have, from a verb base meaning 'hold, possess'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'behave' comes from the Old French word 'havir', which means 'to have'.

2. The term 'behave' is often used in the context of animals or children, but it applies to all beings and situations.

3. In some cases, the term 'behave' can be used to describe an inanimate object or system, such as a car or a market.

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Related Concepts

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1. Social norms: A set of rules and expectations that dictate how individuals should behave in a given society or culture.

2. Emotional intelligence: The ability to recognize and understand emotions in oneself and others and to respond appropriately.

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Culture

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In literature, 'behave' has been used to describe characters' actions and reactions in various situations, showcasing the depth of their personalities and emotions. In music, the term 'behave' is sometimes used metaphorically in song lyrics to describe a person's attitude or demeanor.

How to Memorize "behave"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself acting in a particular manner to remember the meaning of 'behave'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'behave' with the idea of acting appropriately or following rules.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'B-E-H-A-V-E' as a mnemonic to remember the meaning: 'B' for behave, 'E' for act, 'H' for how, 'A' for in, 'V' for a, and 'E' for manner.

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