behaved

Meanings

• adjective

  having acted in a particular way, especially towards others

  - "The children were well-behaved during the lecture."
  - "The dog was badly behaved and needed training."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with behaved
debraided , restrained , maintained

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Variants

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behave , behaved , behaver , behavers , behaves , behaving , well-behaved

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Forms

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past participle: behaved, gerund: behaving

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Etymology

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Old English bégan, past participle of begannan ‘to begin’. The past participle behaved has meant ‘having behaved, conducted oneself’ since the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'well-behaved' was first used in print in the 15th century.

2. In some contexts, the term 'behaved' can be used to describe the actions of animals as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. manners: Manners refer to the behavior and customs that people follow in social situations.

2. etiquette: Etiquette refers to the rules and guidelines that govern polite and respectful behavior in various social contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'behaved' is often used to describe the conduct of characters in various situations. For instance, in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the protagonist Elizabeth Bennet is described as 'behaving with great propriety' during a ball. In music, the term 'behaved' is used in the title of a song by the English rock band Queen, which deals with themes of self-control and maturity.

How to Memorize "behaved"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting in a well-behaved manner, following rules and social norms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'behaved' with the idea of proper conduct and good manners.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'behaved' means 'having acted in a particular way, especially towards others'.

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