behave

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: be-have (2)
English Definition

Act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially toward others.

Example Sentence

We should behave well with everyone.

US IPA /bɪˈheɪv/
UK IPA /bɪˈheɪv/

Synonyms

act conduct comport acquit

Antonyms

misbehave rebel